Medical practice has to refute Tory MP’s closure threat claim
A SCOTTISH Conservative MP has been called out for spreading “misinformation” about a medical practice in his constituency, which was forced to issue a statement debunking the politician’s suggesting its closure.
In his latest campaign leaflet, Andrew Bowie claims that he has been in contact with the Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership to ask for a meeting about the Aboyne Medical Practice.
“I have continually campaigned against a potential closure which has so far been avoided,” it states.
The Aboyne Medical Practice felt it was then left with no choice but to issue a statement after concerned patients began contacting them about the claims made in Bowie’s leaflet.
A statement posted on the medical practice’s Facebook page said: “Many of you have been in touch with us over the last day or so regarding a campaign leaflet which you have received from Andrew Bowie MP and we just wanted to reassure you all that there is absolutely NO suggestion that our practice is at risk of closure.
“We have been in touch with Mr Bowie and have asked him to correct the assertion in the leaflet about our practice.”
Glen Reynolds, who is the SNP’s candidate for the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine constituency at the upcoming General Election, called on Bowie to “correct the record”.
He said: “I am disappointed to read that Aboyne Medical Practice has felt compelled to issue this statement due to misinformation from Andrew Bowie.
“It must have caused real concern to both the professionals who work there and the patients. I hope he can correct the record. I welcome communication from the partners to discuss how I can be of any support.”