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Plans to redesign services at the Vale of Leven Hospital show that the facility’s future is secure and bright, according to a campaigner.

One member of staff is the victim of violence or aggression at the Vale of Leven Hospital every week.

A camera has been installed at the Vale of Leven Hospital’s out-of-hours unit four months after a woman with suspected septicaemia was turned away.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The First Minister has committed to the long-term future of two Vale wards which had the threat of temporary closure hanging over them.Speaking in parliament, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that cover has now been secured for the Fruin and Katrine wards.It follows concerns raised last week that the dementia wards may have had to temporarily close due to a lack of locum cover.However, West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (WDHSCP), which operate the wards, has confirmed it has been able to secure the cover.Jim Moohan, chair of Hospitalwatch, said it would be welcome relief for staff and family members of ward patients.He said: “It’s a very

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Vale of Leven Hospital’s future is in far better shape than it has been for many years, according to the unit’s lead campaigner.Jim Moohan says the investment at the Alexandria facility and the introduction of services to the hospital recently give cause for optimism.But he says his group, who have fought hard to secure its future, will continue to press for further improvements and more services over the coming months.Following a positive meeting with health chiefs last week, Jim spoke with the Lennox Herald.He said: “With services coming to the hospital and money being spent outside and inside it is very reassuring.“What we have to do at the next

A hospital campaigner has renewed calls for mothballed wards to be reopened at the Vale of Leven Hospital amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Hospital campaigners will quiz health chiefs over controversial changes to a vital service tomorrow (Wednesday).Jim Moohan, chair of Hospitalwatch, will be meeting NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde director Marie Farrell and chief operating officer Jonathan Best to discuss the Vale of Leven Hospital’s GP out-of-hours service.It comes two weeks after the health board announced the closure-fraught service is now permanently by appointment only – prompting campaigner outrage.The change means residents will need to phone NHS24 on 111 in the first instance and will either receive a telephone consultation from a clinician or will be asked to attend an urgent primary care centre at an allocated time.The board also says that anyone who turns up without

The closure-fraught GP out-of-hours service at the Vale hospital is now permanently by appointment only – prompting campaigner outrage.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde announced the new measure on June 1, the same day it was implemented.It came as a shock to community figures, including Jackie Baillie MSP and Vale of Leven Hospital campaigner Jim Moohan - who say there was no prior notification or consultation.It means residents will need to phone NHS24 on 111 in the first instance and will either receive a telephone consultation from a clinician or will be asked to attend an urgent primary care centre at an allocated time.The board also says that anyone who turns up without an appointment will not be seen.Chiefs say the new system has been