In-patient mental health services in Lochgilphead

ARGYLL and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is continuing with the building improvement programme to relocate, on an interim basis, inpatient mental health services.

It is anticipated the work will be finished by the end of March 2017, as planned, allowing services to move from Argyll and Bute Hospital, Lochgilphead to the lower ground floor of Mid Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre, Lochgilphead.

The HSCP held a series of drop-in events across Argyll and Bute to provide the public with an opportunity to view the plans for the Mid Argyll hospital unit and discuss the move with representatives from the mental health service.

Donald Watt, mental health manager, said: ‘During November and December, we held drop-in events across Argyll and Bute to provide the public with an opportunity to find out more about our plans. I would like to thank those who attended and I hope they found them informative. If anyone would like further information, please email nhs.abhscp@nhs.net and we will reply as soon as possible.

‘Representatives from the HSCP are also continuing to work closely with other agencies including Argyll and Bute Council, Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service and this multiagency approach will continue as the services are developed.

‘Finally, I am delighted the building work remains on track to be completed by March 2017 and that we will be able to provide a service within a facility that is more suitable for the needs of patients.’