Scottish government rejects £2bn hospital replacement plans (opens original article in a new tab)

The Scottish government rejected a £2bn plan to replace Monklands Hospital, citing poor value for money and high costs, leading to a call for redesigned proposals. The decision has been criticized as disappointing by local officials.

• Scottish government rejected £2bn plan to replace Monklands Hospital
• Proposed new hospital would have consolidated specialist services and created a healthcare village
• Health Secretary cited lack of value for money and high cost per bed