The following are independent health care providers who undertake activity on behalf of NHS Scotland: Abbey Caldew, CarlisleAbbey Carrick Glen, AyrAbbey Kings Park, StirlingAdvanced Centre for Eyecare, GlasgowAlliance MedicalBMI Albyn, AberdeenBMI Fernbrae, DundeeBMI Ross Hall, GlasgowBUPA MurrayfieldHealthcare at HomeNuffield, GlasgowNuffield, NewcastleUK MedinetVanguard HealthcareWoodlands, Darlington.The Scottish Executive has assisted boards by facilitating the contact with these non-NHS providers, however contracts are agreed and held at local board level and details are not held centrally.The Scottish Executive does not plan to enter into any contracts direct with independent health care providers, however, it is likely that boards may...