NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is set to be replaced under plans for the biggest structural reform of Scotland’s health service since devolution.
The health board, which provides hospital and community health services across Renfrewshire, is one of 14 territorial boards the Scottish Government plans to replace with two strategic health boards.
The proposal was announced by First Minister John Swinney as part of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government for 2026 to 2031.
The government said the changes would reduce duplication and allow resources to be directed towards patient care.
It also said larger strategic boards would provide more joined-up services, improve access to care and reduce inequalities caused by existing health board boundaries.
Details of how Scotland would be divided between the two new boards have not yet been published.
The Scottish Government has also not confirmed when NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde would be replaced or what the changes would mean for local services and staff.
Mr Swinney said: “This ambitious Programme for Government has radical and widespread public service reform at its heart to deliver real, lasting improvements to people’s lives.
“By rewiring a system of services designed for the last century, we will simplify and reshape organisations on which everyone relies and ensure every pound of investment achieves maximum impact.
“As we do so, we will build on the most generous cost of living package anywhere in the UK while continuing to tackle inequality, poverty and division.
“This is a Programme for Government to deliver a fairer, healthier and more prosperous nation.”
The plans will be taken forward as part of wider reforms intended to reduce NHS waiting times and increase the time and capacity available for treatment.