Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it will provide to NHS Grampian during the review of the recently declared critical incident.
S6W-32357 · Written Question · lodged by Lumsden, Douglas
Lodged on
12 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
24 Dec 2024To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it will provide to NHS Grampian during the review of the recently declared critical incident.
The answer
We continue to support and monitor all Health Boards to ensure all possible actions are being taken to support services and safeguard patient safety during the winter period. Planning for this winter builds on the effective measures which have supported our health and social care services in previous years.My officials and I have been meeting regularly with the leadership of NHS Grampian to progress both immediate steps and a sustainable plan to ease capacity pressures with a focus on improving patient flow through the system, preventing SAS ambulance turnaround delays, and discharging as soon as patients are medically fit.
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 Dec 2024.