GP provision in south of Skye and Lochalsh : MSP calls for full consultation

16 July 2010


Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has urged NHS Highland to fully consult patients in the south of Skye about changes which could see local GP surgeries close for half a day once a week.

The proposal is part of a planned redesign of GP provision on the island and in Lochalsh.

NHS Highland says it is seeking to improve practices in Broadford, Sleat, Carbost and Glenelg which serve about 4,000 people.

Doctors' surgeries in the south of Skye would not close on the same day.

Patients' calls to the GP on the afternoon their surgery was shut would go through to a neighbouring practice.

Out-of-hours medical cover for Skye and Lochalsh is also under review because the current set up is not working, according to NHS Highland.

Mrs Grant said: "It is vitally important NHS Highland engages with patients about what is being proposed and takes on board their views.

"All too often NHS Highland is handing down decisions with no dialogue with the people they should be serving."

 

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