Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today enquired about the future role of Health Visitors after concerns were raised by Inverclyde constituents. Mr McMillan has contacted Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health board amid fears that Health Visitors would be removed from general practice, and replaced by centralised teams.
Mr McMillan said;
"I received letters from a number of constituents expressing concern at the proposals to centralise the work of Health Visitors.
" The implementation of one of these proposals would also mean Health Visitors would no longer be involved in vaccination programme and would be withdrawn entirely from baby clinics.
" I have written to Tom Divers, Chief Executive of the Health Board expressing the concerns of my constituents who have contacted me on this matter. Those constituent who have contacted me all echo the important role of Health Visitors who are vital locally. Any centralisation of services must be fully scrutinised and any changes proposed must allow for public consultation.
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