Local MSP Roz McCall, has highlighted her concerns at the figures which show a sharp rise in the number of people dying after waiting over four hours at A&E. Roz McCall says the statistics, obtained through a freedom of information request, have revealed the number of deaths were five times more last year than they were in 2018.
Despite the outstanding efforts of our NHS staff at the Victoria Hospital, these figures are just the latest in a series of poor indicators at the site in Kirkcaldy. In the post pandemic world, many across Fife are wondering whether the re-opening of the A&E at St Margaret’s in Dunfermline would be wise as it would reduce the burden on staff at the Victoria whilst also helping to bring waiting times under control. Roz has called upon the Scottish Government to take urgent action to resolve this matter.
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