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Health service chief visits NHS Grampian after staffing concerns | Health service chief visits NHS Grampian after staffing concerns |
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The head of NHS Scotland is meeting consultants from NHS Grampian, after its chairman resigned following reports of a staffing crisis. | |
Paul Gray will also meet the remaining health board members as part of a two-day visit. | Paul Gray will also meet the remaining health board members as part of a two-day visit. |
Bill Howatson, who had chaired the board for almost three years, stepped down on Tuesday. | Bill Howatson, who had chaired the board for almost three years, stepped down on Tuesday. |
He said there were "significant challenges" best tackled under new leadership. | He said there were "significant challenges" best tackled under new leadership. |
Last month A&E consultants warned NHS Grampian for a second time that staffing shortages at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary could be putting patient safety at risk. | Last month A&E consultants warned NHS Grampian for a second time that staffing shortages at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary could be putting patient safety at risk. |
Health Secretary Alex Neil said it was Mr Howatson's own decision to resign. | Health Secretary Alex Neil said it was Mr Howatson's own decision to resign. |
A Scottish government spokesman said: "Following on from a meeting with senior consultant staff in NHS Grampian staff on 3 October, the chief executive of NHS Scotland and acting chief medical officer will return to Aberdeen later this week. | |
"The visit is part of the Scottish government's ongoing commitment to listen to the consultants working in NHS Grampian and work with the board to deliver sustainable improvements." |
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