NHS key factor for Scottish voters

Voters set to decide the Scottish independence referendum have been focusing on healthcare and the NHS this week.

With the outcome hanging in the balance this week papers from a meeting of health board bosses were passed to the BBC revealing how health budgets were spilling over in the country, which provides all patients with a free eye examination every two years.

It was reported that the documents suggested a £400-£450m funding gap over the next two years, but the Scottish government has insisted it will continue to protect budgets. The documents, from a meeting last month, were reportedly also sent to The Herald newspaper by a senior NHS whistleblower.