New MP calls for action on struggling West Lothian health centre

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Newly-elected Livingston MP Gregor Poynton is calling on Neil Gray MSP, the SNP Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Cabinet Secretary, to visit East Calder and explain to the community direct his plans for the replacement of the East Calder Medical Centre.The demand comes amidst growing frustration within the area regarding the SNP Scottish Government’s failure to fund a new health centre.Poynton said: “The SNP Scottish Government’s ongoing failure to fund a new Health Centre in East Calder is letting the local community down.“As the new MP for the Livingston constituency, I will work tirelessly to hold the SNP accountable for their neglect.”Locals were told in February that there was no money to fund a new practice.The rapidly expanding village is one of at least a dozen NHS construction projects across Scotland which have been delayed or paused for up to two years as a result of budget pressures.Now a building designed for a patient list of 4,500 has to cope with 14,000.Health boards were told by the Scottish Government that no money was currently available for the building schemes with a revised NHS infrastructure plan unveiled in the spring.In the meantime, the government said, addressing essential maintenance issues would be prioritised. Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.