£2.85m plan to cut cancer waiting time

Health secretary Shona Robison has announced £2.85 million to help reduce waiting times for cancer patients.

Ms Robison said the funding would cut waits for diagnostic tests and ensure patients are seen more quickly.

The Scottish Government said discussions were under way with health boards to determine how the money would be most effectively spent.

Ms Robison said: “Our ageing population means that more people are now being diagnosed with cancer.”