MSPs quiz health chiefs in Kinloch Rannoch
NHS Chiefs have been quizzed by MSPs over ongoing concerns for out-of-hours GP cover in rural areas. The Scottish Government's Health Committee were in Kinloch Rannoch this morning to hear evidence from health bosses. Residents in the village have criticised the NHS decision not to re-introduce 24 hour GP cover. Despite complains, NHS Tayside have said arrangements in place to cover the area were reliable and safe. Current arrangements included GPs in Perth and the Aberfeldy and Pitlochry areas responding to calls out of hours, as well as paramedics and nurse-led minor injury units at Crieff, Pitlochry and Blairgowrie.
Power lines draw more criticism
The Governments's handling of the Beauly to Denny power lines has drawn criticism from another local politician. MP for Ochil and South Perthshire Gordon Banks has branded the Scottish Executive's position a 'shambles'. Mr Banks, like other local politicians, has now voiced his concern over what exactly the proposed mitigations will achieve.
Another Ward in Perthshire closes for 'bug' concerns
The Continuing Care/GP ward at St Margaret's Community Hospital in Auchterarder has been closed to new admissions. Several cases of what is believed to be the winter vomiting bug 'norovirus' have been identified in the ward. The bug is extremely common at this time of year, affecting the wider community. This new closure follows on from last week, when a similar case was identified in ward 6 at Perth Royal Infirmary.
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