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Ministerial Foreword
I would like to thank Malcolm Wright and the members of the National Steering Group for Specialist Children's Services in Scotland for carrying out the most comprehensive review of such services ever undertaken. I've been impressed by the level of commitment from those who have participated in this process, and all of those who provide care to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Scotland.
The Scottish Government recognises this commitment, and the importance to our children of getting these services right. We will provide an extra £32 million over the next three years to support implementation of the National Delivery Plan. We are also supporting the development of new children's hospitals in Edinburgh and Glasgow, to complement what has already been achieved in Aberdeen and Dundee. All of this work will ensure that Scotland has one of the most modern networks of children's hospitals in Europe.
However, the National Delivery Plan also recognises that much specialist care is provided in the community linking in to District General Hospitals throughout the country. This model of care aims to provide the best possible care, as close to where people live, as possible.
This is our best opportunity in a generation to get the best services, and the best outcomes, for our children and young people. Please get involved, let us know what you think, and help us make sure we get it right.
Nicola Sturgeon MSP
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing
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