POSTPONEMENT OF NHS HIGHLAND ANNUAL REVIEW
Due to the ongoing influenza A (H1N1) situation, the Scottish Government has decided to postpone NHS Highland’s Annual Review which had been planned for the 30th June in the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Dunbeg near Oban.
The Government has informed us that with the increased number of cases in some parts of Scotland including Argyll and Bute they felt that it was important that officials at all Scottish NHS Boards and the Scottish Government were totally focused on both securing frontline services and ensuring that public health is protected.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment that this may cause and alternative arrangements will be made for the event to take place at the earliest opportunity.
Garry Coutts, Chair of NHS Highland, said:
“I am disappointed that NHS Highland’s Annual Review has been postponed and I wish apologise to those members of the public who were hoping to participate on the day.
“We have been informed by the Government that they plan to reschedule the event later in the year and we will ensure that the public are given as much notice as possible.
Although the Annual Review is not proceeding as planned, local people are invited to meet members of the NHS Highland Board in the Lecture Room of Lorn & Islands Hospital at 12.30 hours on the 30th June 2009.
“We are keen to keep our commitment to the local community in Oban, and senior members of the Board and myself will be pleased to welcome people to a short public session.
This gives us the opportunity to feedback on our main achievements and challenges, and to respond to questions.”
