Written Question · S2W-07028 · Session 2
Whether there are any proposals to provide a minor injuries clinic in central Edinburgh following the relocation of the Royal Infirmary of …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there are any proposals to provide a minor injuries clinic in central Edinburgh following the relocation of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and whether there has been an increase in ambulance call-outs from the city centre following the relocation of the infirmary.
The answer
The planning and provisionof minor injuries services are operational matters for NHS boards, in this caseNHS Lothian. I understand that NHS Lothian is currently reviewing serviceoptions, including the provision of minor injuries clinics in locations acrossthe health board’s area, including Edinburgh city.
I further understand fromthe Scottish Ambulance Service that, since March 2003, when the bulk ofservices provided at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh were relocated to LittleFrance, there has been a 1% increase in the number of 999 emergency ambulancecalls across the relevant catchment area. Other parts of Scotlandhave experienced larger increases in call numbers.
I further understand fromthe Scottish Ambulance Service that, since March 2003, when the bulk ofservices provided at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh were relocated to LittleFrance, there has been a 1% increase in the number of 999 emergency ambulancecalls across the relevant catchment area. Other parts of Scotlandhave experienced larger increases in call numbers.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07028 by reference.