They were considering them with regard to the patient pathway including avoiding patients turning up to A & E when there are perhaps better ways of caring for them.iHealth and Sport Committee, Official Report, 11 August 2020, Col 19
The Cabinet Secretary confirmed this approach and that the Scottish Government are actively considering how to use the community hub and assessment centre infrastructure to help to redesign urgent care.iHealth and Sport Committee, Official Report, 29 September 2020, Col 37
We discussed the cost of the hubs, £35m was allocated to them in the Autumn budget revision, and were told it was more than just a question of whether it is cheaper or more expensive.