Scottish Government to fund extra care home beds for NHS patients

More than 1,700 people are currently in hospital waiting for a care package or suitable accommodation

The Scottish Government is spending £8 million to make more care home beds available for hospital patients.

The Health Secretary says the move should help ease pressure on the NHS from delayed discharge.

However, opposition parties say the government has failed to address the crisis facing the health service.

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