Scottish Hospital at Home service saves over £60m by treating patients in their own homes
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Scottish Hospital at Home service saves over £60m by treating patients in their own homes

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Hospital at Home service saved more than £60m, report claims
A report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland estimates that the Hospital at Home service saved over £60 million by providing care for older people outside of a clinical setting. By avoiding hospital admissions and reducing follow-up treatment needs, the programme has become the largest hospital provider in the country, now expanding to support paediatric and neonatal patients.
Source: STV News Scotland
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