SNP MSP for Ayr, Prestwick and Troon Siobhian Brown has welcomed the announcement of £30million by the Scottish Government to reduce NHS waiting times.
It is expected that this funding will significantly increase activity across the NHS, including 12,000 additional procedures, 40,000 extra diagnostic procedures and 12,000 new outpatient appointments.
Making the announcement, SNP Cabinet Secretary for Health Social care Neil Gray said the action will “help Scotland’s NHS maximise capacity, build greater resilience and deliver year-on-year reductions in the number of patients who have waited too long for treatment".
Ms Brown said: "The SNP has made clear that improving public services is a key priority for this government - and reducing NHS waiting lists in Ayr, Prestwick & Troon is at the heart of this commitment.
"This targeted £30 million investment will ensure that people in my constituency have greater access to appointments and procedures and continue the work to reduce the number of people waiting too long for treatment.
"I am pleased to see the Scottish Government investing in our public services – against the backdrop of further cuts from Westminster.
"Under First Minister John Swinney, the SNP is determined to deliver first rate public services and this funding will ensure that the public have access to a health service that works for them."
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