Complete our survey and tell us what you think about the proposed change.

NHS Lothian is consulting on changes to the catchment boundary for the GP Medical Practice in Queensferry.  This would remove Kirkliston entirely from its catchment area.  The local Lib Dem team are keen to know what you think.

If the changes are agreed then Queensferry Medical Practice would continue to care for existing patients living outside the proposed new catchment boundary.  This would include Kirkliston residents already registered at the practice.  However, new residents in Kirkliston would not be able to register and would have to register at Kirkliston Medical Centre or 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.

Alongside local MSP, Alex Cole-Hamilton, we are concerned about the pressure this change 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 services and infrastructure before any new major developments can be approved.

We are keen to hear local views before the NHS consultation deadline of 19 January.  You can tell us your views using the below link.

Complete our survey and tell us what you think about the proposed change.