Sturgeon in hospital ward closure talks
The council has criticised NHS Lothian’s plans to shut the ward for three weeks from Monday, due to a staffing crisis.
A spokesman said that at yesterday’s meeting, Ms Sturgeon said she was unable to find a resolution to the immediate staffing issues, but gave reassurances over the long-term commitment to the children’s ward at the hospital.
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Hide AdCouncil leader John McGinty said: “We made it clear to the Cabinet Secretary that the people of West Lothian are strongly opposed to any reduction in paediatric services at St John’s, even on a short-term basis.
“We are severely disappointed that the Cabinet Secretary felt unable to intervene and ensure services are not withdrawn during July.”