Issue - meetings

Bruce Emsley from NHS Highland gave an update on the fire safety upgrade work which is commencing in Oban Hospital at the end of March in the wards but confirmed that there is a programme in place for the works.

The Chair asked if there is any room for expansion in the hospital for extra wards but Mr Emsley confirmed that there was no room and the hospice is now in Lynnside.

Murray Humphries asked who deals with the car park at the hospital as there is a problem with staff parking in the parking bays which could become a problem in the case of an emergency.  John Sweeney agreed to raise this issue with the Station Commander at Scottish Fire and Rescue and report back.

Unfortunately there was no one present from NHS for this item.

Betty Graham from NHS introduced herself to the Forum and advised she was attending on behalf of Caroline Henderson.

She reported on Tiree Music Festival and advised that they had significant medical and ambulance cover this year and that they would also provide this cover at Mull Rally in October.

The Chair suggested that all partners flag up upcoming events to the Forum which could disrupt traffic, medical assistance etc so that all partners can be notified and provide cover where appropriate.

No update was received, however, it was noted that Tracy had provided the Area Governance officer with contacts for the wellbeing networks and that this would be used to see if NHS attendance could be improved.