Drumchapel Health Centre

First Minister’s Question Time – in the Scottish Parliament at on 10 October 2024.

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Photo of Sandesh Gulhane Sandesh Gulhane Conservative

I declare an interest as a practising national health service general practitioner. The Drumchapel health centre in my region of Glasgow houses five GP practices and serves one of the most deprived areas of Scotland. The population is rapidly increasing. Many patients have complex and multifaceted health issues, and many do not speak English. There is not enough room for core GP staff. The centre is unfit for purpose, which results in longer waits and widening inequalities. The staff I met are desperate for help, as the centre has been consistently overlooked for an upgrade. Will the First Minister agree to accompany me on a visit to the centre to see how badly the people of Drumchapel are being let down?

Photo of John Swinney John Swinney Scottish National Party

I recognise the importance of access to GP services. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care will be engaging on questions about improvements that can be delivered to the capital estate. I am sure that he will be happy to engage with Dr Gulhane on that question and ensure that the issues that he has put to me can be factored into the Government’s capital planning.