Question reference: S5W-00205
- Date lodged: 24 May 2016
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 6 June 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what services will be available at the new East Lothian community hospital and when people will be able to access these.
Answer
Construction programmes are being finalised for the new facility and the current Roodlands services will be maintained throughout the build programme. NHS Lothian are planning for a phased handover and at this time it is anticipated some outpatient services, such as imaging will be available in the new hospital by mid-2018 with full occupation anticipated in mid-2020.
Services currently planned include:
General Outpatients Department clinics:
Surgical
Orthopaedic
Gynaecology
Ophthalmology and retinopathy
Neurology
ENT
Dermatology
Cardiology and aortic screening
Urology and enuresis
Audiology
Child medicine and surgical
Musculo-skeletal and Rheumatology
Learning disabilities and Mental Health
Medical and Medicine for the Elderly
Dentistry
Podiatry and orthotics
Diabetes
Ante natal
Dietetics
Medicals for taxi drivers
There are recurring changes to the availability and frequency of the clinics.
Diagnostics:
X-ray
Ultra Sound
Cardiac echo and ECG
Out of Hours
Mental Health OPD
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Pharmacy
Music therapy
In-patient wards
IPCC
Mental Health for Elderly
Orthopaedic rehab
Non acute medicine/Medicine of the Elderly
Treatment floor (day cases):
Endoscopy
Minor surgery
IV treatment (transfusions and infusions)
UV treatment
Staff support area:
Office space for community based staff groups e.g. Care Home Team, Learning Disabilities Team, Hospital at Home, domiciliary AHPs, Mental Health home team, District Nurses, Hospital to Home, Macmillan Nursing service.
Dietetics
Speech and Language Therapy
Mental Health tribunal
Nursing and AHP management
Medical staff
Delayed Discharge
Diabetic Specialist Nurse