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Scottish Conservatives concerned at access issues at Minor Injuries Unit in Blairgowrie

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Wednesday, 15 September, 2021
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Murdo Fraser MSP with Councillors Caroline Shiers and Bob Brawn

Scottish Conservatives are concerned about access restrictions at the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) in Blairgowrie.

This follows a written response from Gordon Paterson, Chief Officer of the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, to Murdo Fraser MSP.

Commenting, Councillor Bob Brawn, who represents the Blairgowrie and the Glens ward, said: “Whilst we were aware that the Minor Injuries Unit at the Cottage Hospital was to become a Care and Treatment Centre, it was my understanding that potential patients would contact the hospital via a locally advertised number and an assessment made for the location of best treatment - either the Cottage or Ninewells’ Accident & Emergency department.

“I don’t recall any mention of having to ring NHS 24 where the long delays in getting an answer will force some people to visit Ninewells Hospital - leading to the Cottage Hospital being underused. There needs to be a re-think on this.”

Fellow Blairgowrie and the Glens Councillor Caroline Shiers added: “As the population in Blairgowrie, Rattray and the wider East Perthshire area grows we are keen to see an increase in facilities available to residents.

“I would very much welcome a wider discussion within the community about healthcare facilities being delivered locally and would encourage the NHS and Health and Social Care Partnership to increase engagement with all residents, so we can ensure proper planning for the needs of the community in the coming years.”

And Mr Fraser, who represents the Mid Scotland and Fife region, commented: “We are concerned at the access restrictions for local residents at the MIU in Blairgowrie. People are advised to phone NHS 24. Contrast that to the way it worked previously at the Minor Injuries Unit, when people could turn up for treatment following an accident or injury.

“I know many local residents will be concerned at this.”

 

 

     

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