Responding to the health incidents on Skye over the weekend, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:
“My thoughts are with all those involved, particularly the family and friends of the woman who tragically lost her life at the music festival in Portree.
“However, this was not the only incident over the weekend, and I have also been contacted about another incident which happed only minutes from the closed hospital and which, because of a lack of ambulance cover, required the involvement of RNLI crew.
“While it is important that all are investigated fully, there is real local anger over the lack of availability of urgent care at NHS Portree during a period that saw a high numbers of visitors in the area.
“I was on Skye on Friday and met with local health campaigners in Portree in the evening who raised fears over the potential risks of downgraded urgent care provision at Portree Hospital.
"In light of these incidents - and growing local concern and anger – I have submitted a request to the Presiding Officer to allow me to raise the issue with the Health Secretary in Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon”.
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