MSP Tess White voices concerns as NHS Grampian’s buildings require millions of pounds worth of repairs

MSP Tess White MSP has voiced concerns after it emerged NHS Grampian’s buildings require more than £180,000,000 worth of repairs.

Freedom of Information Requests from the Scottish Conservatives have found the total maintenance backlog bill across Scotland’s 14 health boards has now reached over £1,500,000,000.

In NHS Grampian, the maintenance work required now stands at £182,000,000, which has risen from £165,000,000 in 2017/18.

Ms White, who is calling for SNP Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to be sacked, says the costs of backlogged maintenance work cannot be allowed to spiral any further out of control.

MSP Tess White said: “These figures are absolutely jaw-dropping and barely believable for the north-east.

“It is completely unacceptable that the bill for backlogged maintenance works at NHS Grampian has spiralled to £182,000,000.

“It is further shocking evidence of the SNP’s failure to deliver the resources NHS Grampian requires.

“Far too many crucial NHS sites across the north-east have been allowed to fall into disrepair.

“Services at NHS Grampian are under huge financial strain and this maintenance bill only adds to the pressures they are facing.

“It is yet another example of how Humza Yousaf has completely let down our region and why he must be sacked before this bill increases even further.”

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