NHS Scotland had an operating budget of £11.35 billion in 2010--11, funding the employment of approximately 140,000 staff, including more than 47,500 nurses, midwives and health visitors and over 3,800 consultants.
NHS Scotland had an operating budget of £11.9 billion in 2012--13, up from £11.35 billion during 2010-11. The funding pays for employment of approximately 140,000 staff, including more than 47,500 nurses, midwives and health visitors and over 3,800 consultants.