Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 11 June 2026 [Last updated 19:16]
11 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Patient Waiting Times (Moray)
Orthopaedics remains a priority as we continue to focus on the reduction of long waits, which means that in-patient and day-case waits of more than 52 weeks have reduced by almost half. We are also increasing orthopaedics capacity through our national treatment centres, including NHS Golden Jubilee, which is now the largest hip and knee replacement centre in the United Kingdom. Alongside that, we are working closely with NHS Grampian to maximise local capacity, improve theatre utilisation and ensure that patients who have been waiting the longest are prioritised. Yesterday, I met the chief executive officer of NHS Grampian for the first time, and we discussed that issue, among other matters.
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