Commenting on the publication of the NHS Scotland Chief Executive’s annual report on FridayDr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland, said: “I would like to thank Dr Kevin Woods for his appreciation of the hard work and dedication of NHS staff. Without a dedicated and highly skilled workforce, the NHS would not be what it is today. “I am pleased that the NHS is making progress towards achieving the government’s targets, however this is likely to become increasingly difficult as we face a period of financial stringency where public sector spending will come under pressure…

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British Medical Association Scotland Response To The Publication Of The NHS Annual Report 2008/09

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