That is why I have been clear to NHS Tayside that my approval of these proposals is conditional on: (i) the Board reviewing and addressing any issues with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) around their capacity to meet the proposed models; (ii) identifying how planning partners and third sector organisations could best support patients to access services; (iii) carrying out a review of the Board’s patient booking system for surgical procedure appointments to address concerns about early morning appointments for people living in rural areas; and (iv) providing regular communication on the outcomes of this work and to keep the people of Tayside informed of progress and timescales for implementation of the proposals. I also recognise the concerns expressed...