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He said this was due to its relatively old and sick population, worsening health inequalities, "historically high" waiting lists and a "very challenging" financial position.

Earlier this year John Swinney pledged his government will bring down NHS waiting lists and make it easier to get GP appointments.

However, she is working extra hours to afford her rent and says she was recently knocked off the waiting list for NHS mental health support after missing a call from her GP.

Sir Keir is spending Monday touring hospitals promoting reforms to the NHS app - which he said will haul the health service out of the "dark ages", saving it money and cutting waiting lists.

Ministers said this was helping cut waiting lists and saving taxpayers money.