Motion · S5M-20954 · 20 Feb 2020
Salsburgh GP Surgery
The motion
That the Parliament understands that there is a shortage of GPs in North Lanarkshire, which it considers is mainly the result of the UK Government's pension reforms introduced since 2010; believes that this has led to additional pressures on existing GP practices; notes with concern the reported announcement of the proposed closure of the GP surgery in Salsburgh at the end of March 2020; further notes the view that this proposal is unacceptable and will cause severe difficulties for the local population, especially those who are older, disabled or on low incomes; welcomes the decision at the public meeting on 18 February 2020 to seek an immediate halt to the closure plans so that a plan can be devised and implemented to ensure the continuation of GP services within Salsburgh on a long-term basis, and notes the calls on NHS Lanarkshire to do all that it can to ensure that the GP surgery in Salsburgh is kept open on a permanent basis.
Supporters (12)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 20 Feb 2020
- Willie Coffey 20 Feb 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 20 Feb 2020
- Bill Kidd 20 Feb 2020
- Richard Lyle 20 Feb 2020
- Rona Mackay 20 Feb 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 20 Feb 2020
- Gil Paterson 20 Feb 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 20 Feb 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 21 Feb 2020
- Maureen Watt 21 Feb 2020
- Ruth Maguire 4 Mar 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.