NHS Lothian is consulting on changes to the catchment boundary for the GP Medical Practice in Queensferry.  This would remove Kirkliston entirely from the catchment area.

Queensferry Medical Practice would continue to care for patients currently registered and living outwith the proposed new catchment boundary.  However, new residents would not be able to register and would have to register at another practice.

The request from the Queensferry Medical Practice is in response to the rising population in Queensferry, particularly from all the new house buiding and the expected further growth in future years. The practice believes that by changing the boundary now, they can better manage their GP and other services.

However, we are deeply concerned about the pressure this could place on the Kirkliston Medical Practice where there can already be long waits to get an appointment. This goes to the very heart of why we have opposed a number of proposed housing developments.  We believe areas like Queensferry and Kirkliston need new and improved serviced and infrastructure before any new major developments can be approved.

We will be seeking assurances from NHS Lothian about the capacity of Kirkliston Medical Centre and how improvements can be made in light of any changes in Queensferry.