Tag: NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian has longest A&E waiting times

“Jeane Freeman should acknowledge the link between our GP crisis and the increased pressure on A&E services.” – Miles Briggs MSP

Following the recent announcement that A&E waiting targets have not been met for a year, there has been growing pressure on SNP Ministers to take action.  Continue reading NHS Lothian has longest A&E waiting times

Less than 1% of NHS waiting time funding spent on chronic pain

Only £333,000 out of £51.6 million being used to reduce chronic pain waiting times in Scotland

Research by the Scottish Conservatives has revealed that only £333,000 out of £51.6 million of funding set aside to reduce waiting times has been used for chronic pain – less than 1%. Continue reading Less than 1% of NHS waiting time funding spent on chronic pain

St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’

Miles Briggs MSP has written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Jeane Freeman, to seek assurances that she is committed to reinstating the 24/7 model for the Children’s Ward at St. John’s Hospital. Continue reading St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’

Curbs on legal highs cut need for hospital care, study suggests

Fewer people sought hospital treatment for the toxic effects of so-called legal highs following temporary restrictions, a study based at an Edinburgh hospital suggests. The research has been welcomed by Scottish Conservatives health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP, who said figures are ‘very encouraging’. Continue reading Curbs on legal highs cut need for hospital care, study suggests

NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’

An independent investigation into NHS Lothian has found a culture of “bullying and harassment”. The review,  produced by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, for the Scottish Government, investigated the circumstances surrounding NHS Lothian’s  reporting of A&E waiting times – and concludes that said the situation requires “urgent action”. Continue reading NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’

Baby friendly Scotland!

Scotland has achieved full UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation in all of its maternity and community health visiting services, following NHS Lothian receiving the honour. The accreditation demonstrates that health boards across the country are providing new mums and babies with the best possible support and care. Continue reading Baby friendly Scotland!