Graham Simpson MSP says that any delays to treatment risks patients’ chances of survival and highlighted that the SNP have not met their cancer waiting time since 2012
Tory MSP for Central Scotland Graham Simpson says cancer waiting times in NHS Lanarkshire should be a “source of shame” for SNP ministers.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.In NHS Lanarkshire only 89.6 per cent of patients were seen within the target time. Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson said: “Cancer waiting times in NHS Lanarkshire continue to be deeply alarming.
In response to Mr Simpson's claims, the Scottish Government said the NHS was now treating more patients with cancer on time, within both standards, compared to 10 years ago.
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