SNP ministers have used record health funding to hand NHS workers large pay rises instead of reforming services to ensure their survival, a report has found.Audit Scotland, the public spending watchdog,

"Difficult decisions" may need to be made about whether some services can continue to be provided by the NHS in Scotland, a spending watchdog has warned. A review by Audit Scotland has said fundamental change in how NHS services are provided is "urgently ...

Experts have warned that SNP Ministers may have to withdraw some health services to free up cash for the NHS. Audit Scotland said “difficult decisions” are needed as the NHS struggles to cope with rising costs.