The Scottish Government is to build six new elective treatment centres in a £200 million investment, it has been announced.

Work is now underway to secure sites in Lothian, Grampian, Tayside and Highland health boards to allow the new stand-alone facilities to be created.

In addition, the Golden Jubilee National Hospital is to be expanded to include a new centre.

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The sites will be planned using the latest technology and operational models to reduce the length of stay and 'enhance patient experience'.

This will include a seven day planning model where possible as well as technology such as robotic assisted surgery.

Health Secretary Shona Robison said: "Our investment of £200 million to create six new elective centres will build on the work carried out at the Golden Jubilee. The centres will allow people to be treated more quickly for planned surgery and the facilities will help the NHS meet increasing demand from a growing elderly population, taking pressure off unplanned and emergency treatment."

(LM/CD)