MSP & Peterhead Councillors Urge Residents to Make Their Views Known on Minor Injuries Units Consultation
>> 10 March 2018
Banffshire & Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging constituents to make their views known as part of a consultation on Minor Injuries Units at local hospitals across Aberdeenshire.
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| Stewart Stevenson MSP with Cllr Anne Allan and Cllr Stephen Smith at Peterhead Hospital |
Commenting, Stewart Stevenson MSP said:
“I know from feedback that our local NHS facilities are greatly valued by constituents. I understand the need for the authorities to review the services they provide from time to time and I appreciate the opportunity to put forward my views and those of my constituents.
“My concern would be that any diminution in the service provided at local Minor Injuries Units would lead to further demands on the ambulance service or, indeed, local GPs. Clearly, we have a number of villages at the moment where provision of a GP service is a major issue. In addition, I am keen that nothing is done which would increase the pressure on the local ambulance service, who may be called upon to step in if access to the Minor Injuries Units was curtailed.
“I will be making my views known to the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership and I urge constituents to do likewise.”
“My concern would be that any diminution in the service provided at local Minor Injuries Units would lead to further demands on the ambulance service or, indeed, local GPs. Clearly, we have a number of villages at the moment where provision of a GP service is a major issue. In addition, I am keen that nothing is done which would increase the pressure on the local ambulance service, who may be called upon to step in if access to the Minor Injuries Units was curtailed.
“I will be making my views known to the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership and I urge constituents to do likewise.”
Peterhead South & Cruden SNP councillor Stephen Smith added:
"All the feedback I’ve had tells me that the Minor Injuries Unit is a valued facility and an essential service.
“It means that there is less pressure on services elsewhere and undoubtedly means that fewer ambulance call-outs are needed as a result of it being local and accessible.”
“It means that there is less pressure on services elsewhere and undoubtedly means that fewer ambulance call-outs are needed as a result of it being local and accessible.”
Peterhead North & Rattray SNP councillor Anne Allan said:
“We’re in the fortunate position of having our own ambulance service in the town and any reduction in service at the Minor Injuries Unit might lead to increased demand on other services. I would urge local residents to make their views known at the drop-in being held on 14 March.”
Information events are being held at Peterhead Football Club on 14 March, and Fraserburgh Sports & Community Centre on 21 March, all between 3.00pm and 7.00pm.
Further information can be obtained from Aberdeenshire Council on 03456 081203 or by e-mailing integration@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
