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flag NHS Highland centralizes vascular care outside the region, improving outcomes but raising concerns over transparency and patient travel.

flag NHS Highland has launched a new vascular care model requiring patients to travel outside the region for specialist treatment, with no confirmation on whether the changes are permanent. flag Authorized under sub-national health planning, the shift centralizes complex procedures to improve care quality and address workforce shortages. flag Four health boards provide rotating specialist services since early 2025, while local care continues at Raigmore Hospital. flag NHS Highland reports improved outcomes, including fewer amputations, but has not disclosed which boards are involved or explained the lack of public announcement. flag Concerns persist over transparency and the burden of travel for patients with serious conditions.

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