Ratho village has been served by the same size Doctors surgery for many years now. Over the past year a significant housing development of over 100 homes has increased the Ratho village population and with a further 112 homes planned the strain on the local services is becoming apparent. Ratho is made up of mostly young families and elderly, both which require a medical practice able to cope with the demand. The current practice is not able to deliver this both in size and staffing. Many patrons of Ratho cannot travel therefore rely on this one surgery. We must see this service improved and the council needs to act quickly to resolve this before the demand on the surgery increases and jeopardizes the safety and well being of the community.
Petition Status
This petition will be considered at the next meeting of the Petitions Committee on 6 November 2014
Name of petitioner
Mr Matt Tildesley
Opening date
06/08/2014
Closing date
31/10/2014
Total signatories
562
Petition Outcome
This matter was considered at the Petitions Committee on 6 November 2014 where it was agreed:1) To note the petition entitled ‘Ratho Surgery Capacity’2) To note the commitment of NHS Lothian, in consultation with the City ofEdinburgh Council, to work on the proposed business plan to open a newsurgery in Ratho.3) To request that the Petitions Committee and the Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership are kept informed of the progress made against the timeline.
Links
<a href=" http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/3536/petitions_committee"> Petitions Committee Minutes - 6 November 2014</a>
