Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of £22 million of targeted funding to reduce waiting times in NHS Lothian, as part of a £106 million investment in NHS Scotland.
This funding, from the Scottish Government, will focus on the longest waits for essential procedures and appointments and includes; £25 million for orthopaedics, £21 million for imaging services, £14 million for cancer treatment and £12 million for ophthalmology.
Commenting Fiona said:
“The Scottish Government recognise that supporting our NHS is a key priority for people across West Lothian and this is clear from this £106 million funding boost to NHS services across Scotland.
“Across NHS Lothian, there will be an investment of over £22 million which will be key in reducing waiting times for essential procedures and appointments.
“By focussing funding on the areas where it is needed most such as, orthopaedics, cancer and diagnostics, delays can be tackled and this will allow for quicker diagnoses, more procedures, and better outcomes for people across West Lothian.”
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