The Sick Kids Hospital in Sciennes needs a catalgue of repairs to amke it safe, a Lothians MSP has learned. The maintenance programme backlog came to light following a Freedom of Information request.
Conservative health spokesperson Miles Briggs MSP said: “It’s probably not that surprising given it’s an old building they were meant to be out of by now. But the extent of the backlog of maintenance is really concerning and demonstrates a real need to get to the new hospital.
“There are issues with the fire alarm system highlighted – I don’t see how they can get round that for a building which is currently being used.
“And it’s clear there is a significant amount of maintenance needed in the ventilation system – and given all the concerns about not going into the new one because the ventilation system there not being what it should have been, what is going on in the old hospital now?
“It’s probably throwing good money after bad – but while people are using it and patients are receiving treatment, that building has to be absolutely fit for purpose.
“It could be much longer than a year before the Royal Hospital for Sick Children is moved to the new site at Little France. We’re working towards the eighth timeline now so we’ll take it with a pinch of salt. But what is key is patient and staff safety.”
3988-RHSC Backlog – November 2019
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