Lib Dems call for new Health Hub for Milngavie and Bearsden

Susan Murray and the East Dunbartonshire Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign calling for a new health and care centre for Milngavie and Bearsden. Currently residents are having to often travel to Kirkintilloch to access basic treatement and support because of services not being avaliable locally.

Susan said:

“Quite simply it’s just not good enough that people are being asked to make these types of journeys to get to important medical appointments. They should be available on their doorstep.

“The need for community-based care has never been more important.

“People are living longer and vulnerable patients are being forced to travel miles to Kirkintilloch to be seen. Times are already tough, which is why government money must be spent wisely and in a tailored fashion to serve the needs of each individual local community.  

“Ridiculous waiting and travel times cannot go on any longer, which is why we have launched this campaign. Change is urgently required as the people of Milngavie and its surrounding areas deserve better. Right now, they are being let down – people here deserve the services that other areas have easy access to. This type of thing should not be down to financial constraints.”