A report from the Welsh Assembly's audit committee has warned that the NHS deficit in Wales is continuing to grow. The report says the service overspent by more than £30m last year, while carrying 'historic debt' of more than £80m.

The committee has also highlighted 'significant variations' in the way that NHS organisations are coping with their financial problems.

Committee chair Janet Davies said it accepted that 2005-06 was a difficult year, because of rising pay and energy costs and demands to reduce waiting times, but 'some organisations are succeeding'.

Read the report here

A report from the Welsh Assembly's audit committee has warned that the NHS deficit in Wales is continuing to grow. The report says the service overspent by more than£30m last year, while carrying 'historic debt' of more than£80m.

The committee has also highlighted 'significant variations' in the way that NHS organisations are coping with their financial problems.

Committee chair Janet Davies said it accepted that 2005-06 was a difficult year, because of rising pay and energy costs and demands to reduce waiting times, but 'some organisations are succeeding'.

Read the report here

Topics