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Secretary For Scotland's Report for Guild Council Meeting 23.6.2005



Review of NHS Production in Scotland
Nothing further has been heard as to progress on this matter.


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In the Press
It was reported in the "Scotland on Sunday " newspaper that "Ministers want to axe all 15 of the country's health boards and replace them with three "superboards" covering the north, east and west.
The move, which could follow the next Scottish Parliament elections in 2007, is designed to cut deep into the NHS's 28,000 administrative posts north of the Border, freeing up resources and medical staff."
It has been known within the service that this suggestion has been circulating for years. However, this is the first time it has made the press. The first reduction could well be Argyll and Clyde.
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Agenda For Change
I have a meeting with R.O. Michael Fuller and representatives of ASCP on 29th June.


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Scottish Health Sector Committee 27/5/05
The committee met and discussed a wide range of topics. A fuller report will be produced and circulated, but time pressures have prevented inclusion in this report.


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Building A Health Service - Fit For The Future
This report was published in late May. Also known as the Kerr Report, it details a vision of the future for the NHS in Scotland. It is due to be debated by the Scottish Parliament after the summer recess. I have only had time for a quick skim of the Executive summary so far.


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Association of Scottish Chief Pharmacists
I have attended one meeting of the Acute Group since the last Council meeting. There were discussions on the position of the GHP within Amicus amongst other things.


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Consultations
I have responded to the consultation on the abolition of the prescription charge.

Colin Rodden
16 June 2005

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