NHS Borders deficit of £14.4m predicted – The Southern Reporter

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The health board reported an £11.93m overspend for the first 10 months of the financial year 2022/23.

If spending continues at the same level the board is looking at an end of financial year deficit of £14.4m – a good deal higher than the £12.2 million deficit agreed with Scottish Government.

The health board reported an £11.93m overspend for the first 10 months of the financial year 2022/23.

If spending continues at the same level the board is looking at an end of financial year deficit of £14.4m – a good deal higher than the £12.2 million deficit agreed with Scottish Government.

Mr Roberts admitted NHS Borders was facing ‘exceptional pressures’ to balance the books and that ‘difficult decisions’ on service provision lay ahead.

He added: “Our financial position remains extremely challenging with a significant gap between our ongoing expenditure and funding. There is work going on across the organisation to identify and deliver savings so that we can meet the agreed position with the Scottish Government at the end of the financial year.

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