Never have been. Never will be

Thank you so much 😊

Thanks Maureen, appreciate this.

I might have made a bit of a mess of this thread, Hope you get ma drift, 1st ever thread. Will try to do better 😁

Independence = full control over healthcare decisions. If we want a fully funded, effective NHS, independence isn’t just a political goal – it’s a necessity. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Final Thoughts – Healthcare & Independence
Scotland’s NHS is limited by Westminster’s:
🔻 Budget constraints
🔻 Immigration policies
🔻 Research funding cuts
🔻 Drug pricing controls

💰 Independence = negotiating drug prices based on Scotland’s needs, not UK-wide decisions.

Scotland Doesn’t Control Its Own Drug Prices
Many don’t realise this, but the UK government negotiates drug prices on a national level, meaning Scotland has little say in how much we pay for medicines.
💊 Westminster budget cuts could lead to higher drug costs or shortages in Scotland.

If Ireland, Norway, and Denmark can fund universal healthcare, why can’t Scotland?

The facts:
✅ Scotland contributes billions to the UK but doesn’t control how it’s spent.
✅ Independence = control over tax revenue to invest in healthcare.
✅ Small independent nations successfully run healthcare systems – so why not Scotland?

Can Scotland Afford the NHS After Independence? YES.
One of the biggest myths is that Scotland couldn’t afford its NHS

Solution? Independence = Scotland controls its own immigration policies.
Should Scotland be able to recruit its own NHS staff without Westminster interference?

🚫 UK immigration rules make it harder to bring in qualified healthcare workers.
👩‍⚕️ Scotland needs more international healthcare professionals, but Westminster sets the rules.

Scotland’s NHS Staff Crisis – Westminster’s Immigration Policies Are Hurting Us
Scotland has a shortage of NHS staff, yet we don’t control our own immigration policies.