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Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has reiterated the need for a new-build hospital in Inverclyde. Speaking during Jamie Greene MSP’s Member’s Debate on the ICU at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH), Stuart made clear his view that the next local capital project should be a new hospital – as this would deliver better outcomes […]
Read More…In a letter to Stuart McMillan MSP, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP has confirmed that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are not closing the two ICU beds at the IRH. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP wrote to the Health Secretary and the Chief Executive of NHSGGC following continued concerns from the public about the […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has received confirmation from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the First Minister that the Intensive Care Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital is not closing. The local SNP MSP put several questions to the health board in light of reports that staff were told on 1 October that the unit was to […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has questioned NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde about reports of the ITU unit at the IRH closing. Commenting, Stuart said: “I was shocked the read the article in the Greenock Telegraph about the closure of the ITU at the IRH. I suspected the usual scare story of the […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has today met with Jane Grant and John Brown, the Chief Executive and Chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, to discuss the recent decision by the health board to temporarily close Inverclyde’s GPs Out of Hours (OOH) service. Prior to the meeting, Stuart had written to Jane […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan, SNP MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on Friday 28 February following NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s (NHSGGC) decision to temporarily close the GP Out of Hours service at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH). The local MSP has asked for information relating to the number of patients from […]
Read More…On Thursday 27 February, Stuart McMillan MSP received confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport that the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is receiving investment as part of the Scottish trauma network redesign. The SNP MSP asked the Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, how she was ensuring local ambulance provision would not be disadvantaged […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has written to the Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Health Secretary following today’s decision at a health board meeting to close the GP Out of Hours service in Inverclyde. Commenting, Stuart said: “I am astounded that of the four hospitals chosen to provide […]
Read More…Concerns about the number of times the GP Out of Hours Service at the IRH have been raised today in the Scottish Parliament by local MSP Stuart McMillan. Having recently written to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde about the service, Stuart was able to raise these concerns directly with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and […]
Read More…A recent postal survey undertaken by local MSP, Stuart McMillan, indicates that on-street parking within the Weymouth Crescent estate is causing major problems for residents – with respondents raising concerns about the impact on the bus route. Almost one in five residents (19.7%) within the estate responded to the survey, of which 86.5% said on-street […]
Read More…SNP SUPPORT INCREASE IN INVESTMENT IN INVERCLYDE Greenock and Inverclyde SNP MSP backed the SNP’s budget plans last night, which offer economic stability in the face of Brexit while giving a cash boost to the NHS, schools and other vital services. Despite Westminster cuts of almost £2 billion in a decade to Scotland’s block resource […]
Read More…SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has called on his political opponents across Inverclyde to get behind the Scottish Government’s draft budget proposals that commits an extra £729 million for health and care services. Last month, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP announced plans to increase spending on NHS frontline boards by £430 million – a 4.2% on […]
Read More…Yet again, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Chairman John Brown, has confirmed that the IRH has a long-term future. Local MSP Stuart McMillan has demanded that stories to the contrary end once and for all. Mr Brown has today said; “The Board has already confirmed its commitment to Inverclyde Royal Hospital. “Suggestions that it is […]
Read More…SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has hailed the SNP Government’s salary boost for 34,830 hardworking staff in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Over 148,000 NHS Scotland staff will be offered a minimum 9% pay rise over the next three years – the highest NHS pay uplift being offered in the whole of the UK. This follows […]
Read More…Greenock and Inverclyde MSP, Stuart McMillan, has commended the tremendous efforts of NHS staff during March of this year as the number of planned operations rose despite severe winter weather and travel disruption. March saw unseasonably cold weather, with Scotland’s first ever red weather alert across large swathes of the country and the army providing […]
Read More…SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has urged all eligible adults in Greenock and Inverclyde to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination. Everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women and people at most risk of serious illness are offered the flu vaccination on the NHS. Flu rates in Scotland doubled in December with the […]
Read More…SNP MSP Stuart McMillan is encouraging all parents and guardians of 2-5 year olds in Inverclyde to take advantage of the free flu vaccine before Christmas. In a bid to keep children virus-free this winter, GP practices across Scotland are providing the nasal flu vaccine free of charge. Stuart McMillan said: “With only two weeks […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP showed his support for everyone affected by pancreatic cancer in Greenock and Inverclyde by attending a pancreatic cancer awareness month parliamentary event at Holyrood and by spreading the word about the disease. Stuart McMillan MSP joined charities Pancreatic Cancer UK and Pancreatic Cancer Scotland at the event where he met people with […]
Read More…Greenock and Inverclyde MSP, Stuart McMillan, has welcomed today’s news that NHS staffing in Scotland is at a new record high level. The local SNP MSP has long praised the hard work of all those who are employed by NHS Scotland, and has highlighted the Scottish Government’s efforts to alleviate the stresses facing our GPs […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan, Greenock and Inverclyde MSP, today asked Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that people are not misled by fake medical information online, and raised awareness of ‘NHS Inform’. Mr McMillan was compelled to ask the First Minister about this following reports that Macmillan […]
Read More…Greenock and Inverclyde MSP, Stuart McMillan, spoke in Parliament today to support our local NHS following the Audit Scotland annual report into the health service’s performance. The Audit Scotland report recognises the innovative work being done to tackle delayed discharge, integrate health and social care, and embed realistic medicine by the SNP Government whilst also […]
Read More…An FOI request undertaken by Stuart McMillan MSP has shown that the long-term future of the IRH is secure after its findings revealed significant developments taking place within the hospital. Stuart, the MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, requested the detailed information from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board after numerous false stories were circulated […]
Read More…Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Stuart McMillan and Ronnie Cowan MP have both welcomed the news that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has invested over £19,135,000 in the IRH over the last five years. The board has underlining its commitment to the Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) with £800,000 investment over the current financial year. Last […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP and Ronnie Cowan MP met with new Chief Executive of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board Jane Grant and Chairman John Brown to discuss matters of healthcare relating to Inverclyde. Mr McMillan and Mr Cowan had asked for the meeting, with senior management, to discuss health services in Inverclyde and both politicians […]
Read More…Cabinet Secretary for Health Shona Robison MSP has stated that rumours circulated about supposed closure of a ward at Inverclyde Royal Hospital are unfounded. During General Question time at the Scottish Parliament last week, Stuart McMillan MSP raised concerns that an anonymous member of staff had released information to the local newspaper to suggest that […]
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