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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Nursing and midwifery vacancies still far too high

Responding to new NHS Scotland workforce statistics showing that there are 3,102 nursing and midwifery vacancies as at the quarter ending June 2024, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

3 Sep 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Operations activity remains lower than pre-pandemic levels

Responding to Public Health Scotland figures published today which show that the number of planned operations far below pre-pandemic levels, with 14.5% fewer operations planned between August 2023-July 2024, than were planned in the 12 months prior to the

3 Sep 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Nearly 2,000 people stuck in hospital

Responding to new Public Health Scotland figures which showed 1,961 people were stuck in hospital in July who were fit to leave but whose discharge was being delayed for reasons such as a lack of home care packages, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex C

3 Sep 2024
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