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West Lothians Integration Joint Board approves a £326 million health and care budget for next year, covering social care services and meeting demands through tough savings measures. The board pulls funding from West Lothian Council and NHS Lothian, with the council adding £2.9 million to cover adult social care overspends. Public input played a big role, with plans avoiding cuts to adult day services due to strong pushback. Savings now target efficiencies like staffing and supplies, plus shifts in home care and hospital stays. Reserves are completely tapped out this year, leaving no safety net for surprises. Leaders urge focus on longer-range plans, including a review of how population changes affect services, and commit to steady care delivery and tackling inequalities amid rising demands and tight public finances.
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