Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the total outstanding works on the NHS estate are, as identified through recommendations made by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Mental Welfare Commiss
S7W-00623 · Written Question · lodged by Bannerman, Max
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27 May 2026Heard / answered on
08 Jun 2026To ask the Scottish Government what the total outstanding works on the NHS estate are, as identified through recommendations made by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.
The answer
The Scottish Government recognises the importance of maintaining a safe, high-quality NHS estate and we are aware that there remain a substantial backlog of maintenance which Health Boards are actively managing and prioritising based on risk and patient safety.The Scottish Government does not hold a centrally collated figure for the total outstanding works on the NHS estate that arise specifically from inspection reports.The responsibility for identifying, prioritising and delivering estate improvements rests with individual NHS Boards, who are required to ensure that their facilities are safe, fit for purpose and compliant with relevant standards.
Answered by Angela Constance on 08 Jun 2026.