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NHS bosses struggling to replace specialist surgeon sparking 'extremely frightening' delays for patients

Health chiefs in Ayrshire have admitted they are struggling to replace a top surgeon who is set to leave this month.

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Almost 80 Ayrshire NHS staff in Christmas quarantine after testing positive for Covid

Almost 80 Ayrshire NHS workers are in Christmas quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at Ayrshire Maternity Unit

Ayrshire Maternity Unit.NHS Ayrshire & Arran bosses confirmed this morning that a number of cases are connected to a ward at the Crosshouse Hospital unit.Chiefs added that affected staff, patients and families have been notified of the development.The news emerges weeks after officials announced that all patients arriving at the unit would be tested for COVID-19.Health experts say that this would also apply to women being admitted for induction of labour, elective caesarean section and any emergency admissions.Dr Crawford McGuffie, medical director at NHS Ayrshire & Arran, said: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran can confirm that a number of cases connected to a ward within Ayrshire Maternity Unit have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Scots waiting weeks for life-saving scans as non-Covid NHS services grind to a halt

In September 2019, the UK Government pledged an extra £200m towards new MRI and CT scanners.At the time the UK had the lowest number of both CT and MRI scanners per capita among the EU15 and G7 countries - less than a third of that in Germany.Dr William Ramsden, a vice-president at the Royal College of Radiologists, said: “There are two issues there - first of all we have an aging equipment base."When you have aging equipment, it’s more susceptible to break down, it needs more maintenance."Also if you work in small places, particularly rural hospitals, you might only have one scanner.

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Patient deaths confirmed within ward at Prestwick's Biggart Hospital after coronavirus outbreak

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA number of patients have died after an outbreak of coronavirus within Prestwick's Biggart Hospital.NHS Ayrshire and Arran confirmed the news this afternoon.Health bosses said a "small number of patients" had tragically lost their lives and sent their condolences to families.The affected ward is currently closed to admissions.Medical director, Dr Crawford McGuffie, said: "We appreciate this is a very worrying time."However, we would like to assure members of the public that every measure is being taken to protect patients and staff."We would like to remind people of the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19): new persistent cough; high

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Craig Tara holiday park hit by coronavirus as NHS carries out contact tracing

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterHealth chiefs are carrying out contact tracing after coronavirus hit Ayr's biggest holiday park, Craig Tara.Close contacts are being advised to self-isolate for 14 days, with the health board saying the risk to the public is low.Medical Director, Dr Crawford McGuffie, said this afternoon: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s Health Protection Team has conducted a contact tracing exercise around a holiday accommodation provider in South Ayrshire."Close contacts have been identified through this process and have been contacted directly by the Test and Protect Team and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

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Craig Tara coronavirus outbreak as contact tracing underway at Scots caravan park

coronavirus with a contact tracing exercise now underway. NHS Ayrshire and Arran have confirmed they are tracing close contacts and advising those affected to self-isolate for 14 days.

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Lanarkshire residents urged to think twice about attending A&E amidst pandemic

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Health chiefs are urging people in Lanarkshire to think twice about attending A&E departments this winter as the NHS deals with the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr Crawford McGuffie, medical director and emergency department (ED) consultant said it is important to remind people that A&E is not always the best place to treat certain conditions.He said: “As we move towards the winter months, our emergency departments are getting busier.“This year, with the added pressure of COVID-19, our EDs are under even more pressure.

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Health chiefs' warning over winter A&E visits due to Covid-19 pandemic

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.HEALTH chiefs are urging Monklands to think twice about attending A&E departments this winter as the NHS deals with the added pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic.Dr Crawford McGuffie, medical director and emergency department consultant, said it as important to remind people that A&E is not always the best place to treat certain conditions.He said: “As we move towards the winter months, our emergency departments (EDs) are getting busier.“This year, with the added pressure of Covid-19, our EDs are under even more pressure.However, we know that some people who attend our EDs would receive more appropriate and quicker treatment elsewhere.“So, we are asking

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Crosshouse Hospital ward on lockdown after coronavirus outbreak

Crosshouse Hospital has been locked down following a coronavirus outbreak.An unspecified number of cases have been linked to a unit at the Kilmarnock hospital, NHS Ayrshire & Arran bosses confirmed today.Health board bosses say the ward has been closed to new admissions while affected staff, patients and their families are informed of the development.Medical Director Dr Crawford McGuffie admitted that while it was a very worrying time, the health board is taking every measure to protect staff and patients.Dr McGuffie added: "NHS Ayrshire & Arran can confirm that a very small number of cases connected to a ward in University Hospital Crosshouse have tested positive for COVID-19."Further appropriate infection prevention and control measures

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Covid case at Ayr's Dobbies Garden Centre sees NHS launch contact tracing operation

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA positive case of coronavirus within Ayr's biggest garden centre has sparked a contact tracing operation.Test and Protect officials are identifying close contacts of an individual who visited Dobbies.Concerns focus around the restaurant, with anyone who visited on Friday urged to remain "extra vigilant".Both the centre and restaurant remain open, with health officials insisting "well-established social distancing and hygiene procedures" are being followed.Dr Crawford McGuffie, Medical Director at NHS Ayrshire & Arran, said: "Those who have been identified as close contacts through this process have already been contacted directly by the Test

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NHS to resume elective surgeries at hospitals across Ayrshire

Hospitals in Ayrshire are to begin elective surgeries again.

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Is coronavirus retreating in Ayrshire? The area's top doctor answers key questions

The growth of new coronavirus cases in Ayrshire and Arran has slowed down dramatically in the past few weeks.

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Coronavirus Scotland: More than 200 Ayrshire COVID-19 patients discharged

The amount of coronavirus patients discharged in Ayrshire and Arran has surpassed 200.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 252 NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff have tested positive for COVID-19

A total of 252 NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 252 NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff test positive for COVID-19

More than 250 NHS Ayrshire & Arran healthcare heroes have tested positive for coronavirus.

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New coronavirus testing centre to open in Ayr for patients displaying worsening symptoms

A new coronavirus testing centre is to open in Ayr this weekend.

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Coronavirus Scotland: 57 NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff test positive for COVID-19

A total of 57 NHS Ayrshire & Arran workers have tested positive for coronavirus.

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NHS surgeon suspended after post match Celtic v Rangers bust-up with girlfriend back to work to fight coronavirus

A surgeon who was suspended after threatening and abusing his partner has been allowed back to work to fight coronavirus.

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Hospitals cancel outpatient appointments in NHS Ayrshire & Arran amid coronavirus lockdown

The NHS has tonight cancelled all new and routine follow-up appointments for outpatient clinics in NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran suspend hospital visits to limit spread of coronavirus

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has suspended visiting times at all of their hospitals from midnight tonight.

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NHS Ayrshire & Arran have suspended visiting times at all 12 of their hospitals

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have taken the decision to suspend visiting times in all of their hospitals from midnight tonight.

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