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Demand for Scottish Government to better support health board to tackle lengthy physiotherapy waits

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A call has been issued to the Scottish Government to better support NHS Ayrshire & Arran to meet waiting time targets for physiotherapy appointments.The Scottish Government states that at least 90 per cent of patients should wait no longer than four weeks to be seen for musculoskeletal appointments from receipt of referral.However, according to figures from Public Health Scotland, 63.8 per cent of people waited longer than the four week standard for a physiotherapy appointment in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.South Scotland Conservative List MSP, Sharon Dowey, said that this “is simply not good enough” and that the Scottish Government must support the health board.She said: “Our physiotherapists in NHS Ayrshire & Arran do a great job at helping patients recover from injuries, get back on their feet after surgery, manage pain and maintain a healthy and independent life.“They’re doing their best to handle the pressure that the NHS is under, but this becomes all the harder without adequate support from the SNP Health Secretary (Humza Yousaf).“Having to wait longer than four weeks for an appointment, or facing appointment delays will only cause discomfort and pain to those in Ayrshire waiting to see their physiotherapist.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“With a significant number of people waiting well above three months for an appointment, this should be treated as a

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