Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 26 October 2023.
Meghan Gallacher
Conservative
I echo Mark Griffin’s comments about the vital neonatal service at Wishaw general.
Parents and families who have used the service over the many years that the award-winning neonatal department has been open are deeply distressed, worried and concerned that they will not be able to travel locally in order to get the care that they need for their babies and themselves. Will the Minister commit to ensuring that she engages with families who have used the service over those many years in order to hear about their life experiences and why the department is so important to them and their families?
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