Question reference: S1W-00957
- Asked by: Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 18 August 1999
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Current status: Answered by Susan Deacon on 3 September 1999
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment has been made of the likely impact on acute patient mortality and morbidity in the area covered by Greater Glasgow Health Board of closing down acute service facilities in the Victoria Infirmary and the Western Infirmary and concentrating acute services in the Southern General and the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Answer
It is for Greater Glasgow Health Board to assess and provide the health care services to meet the needs of their local population. To date no firm decisions have been made in relation to the future configuration of acute health care services in Glasgow. However, when considering the possible reconfiguration of acute services, the Board will ensure that access to local services is balanced against the need to provide acute services at the highest level. The Health Board will, of course, consult in due course on any proposals for change.