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The NHS in Lothian
Lothian Health Board (1974-1986)
Following the NHS (Scotland) Act 1972, Regional Hospital Boards, Boards of Management and Executive Councils were abolished in 1974 and responsibility for community health services was also transferred from local authorities. These bodies were replaced by 15 regional health boards acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Scotland. Lothian Health Board was made responsible for Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It was based at 11 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh.
In 1974 a new Lothian Area Medical Committee (LAMC) was also created, with a General Practitioners Sub-Committee (GPSC). Lothian Local Medical Committee (LLMC) took the place of the existing local medical committee for Lothians and Peebles, with office-bearers from the GPSC taking the same posts within LLMC.
The districts within the Health Board boundaries were as follows:
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