NHS Western Isles
Posted: Monday, 13 February 2006 |
This saga continues to rumble on and on. The £3m shortfall which was highlighted in the media just over 10 days ago is now likely to be met by the Scottish Executive, as Jack McConnell (First Minister) said today during his visit to Stornoway. It gets murkier and murkier, as local radio station Isles FM reported that a letter from "a senior councillor" had been sent to the Health Minister, Andy Kerr, to express concern. This letter was waved in front of a committee of senior councillors, who all denied writing it. How this letter found its way from the Health Minister or whichever source is subject to conjecture. It merely illustrates that it is actually beginning to descend into a farce, if it was not so serious in terms of the provision of health services to the people of the Western Isles. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland are carrying a sensible report today:
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4707130.stm
pondhead from Mull
Many thanks Pondhead, I've corrected the link :)
Arnish Lighthouse from Stornoway
Hi Arnish, we who live in Argyll may understand how convoluted things can get when it comes to health care. It is sad how quickly it demoralises staff and waists a huge amount of energy for all conserved. Enthusiasm doesn’t show up in the accounts.
pondhead from Mull
What is the true agenda. Well seen none of us stornoway boys are prepared to comment, as ever the self serving system looks after its own. Critisize the board and be sacked or promoted. Who wants this choice. Buy off your local representative. Employ the only supposed investigative journalist left on the Island as your PRESS officer. Deny any incompetence. No deoderant will mask this smell. But the bungs must be paid from high. Our executive turns its blindest eye, continually. Wake up and smell the odour.....
Didano Tellya from Lazy Corner Stornoway
I haven't even mentioned the real dregs of this story. The name Carstairs should say enough in that context. Local readers will catch my meaning. We'll also want to take heed of what happened in Argyll & Clyde. Dare I mention "Three Health Boards in Scotland?"
Arnish Lighthouse from Stornoway
I have been in Lewis since late 2004 and am observing life on this fascinating island from an outsider's perspective. I look out at the lighthouse every day - as it looks out over the island and the sea. 
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