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What it’s really like in A&E right now

Laura Miller and John MacKay talk to an A&E doctor about the state of our hospitals’ emergency departments.

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In his Programme for Government, First Minister John Swinney promised 'radical' reform of public services, including cutting the number of health boards.

We ask A&E consultant Dr Jayne McLaren, vice-chair of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in Scotland, whether NHS reform can help hospitals’ beleaguered emergency departments.

Scotcast is the Âé¶¹Éç’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by John MacKay and Laura Miller.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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  • Thu 3 Sep 2026 00:00

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