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Update on NHS Board annual reviews
19/08/2005
- NHS Borders Annual Review, which was due to take place on August 23, 2005 has been rescheduled for October 10, 2005.
- NHS Argyll & Clyde Annual Review, which was due to take place on September 13, 2005 has been cancelled.
Health Minister Andy Kerr said:
"Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the annual review for NHS Borders has had to be postponed until Monday October 10, 2005.
"I have also taken the decision to cancel the annual review for NHS Argyll & Clyde. The clear priority for the Board in the lead-up to their dissolution is to manage ongoing service improvements while ensuring the stability of other patient services. I do not feel it would be beneficial to divert the Board's attention from that at this time.
"I recognise however that progress has been made by the Board during the review year 2004/05 and I want to formally acknowledge and record where that progress has been made.
"I have therefore asked the Board to submit a written assessment to cover the key areas covered by the annual review guidance. This will be subject to scrutiny by myself and the department and I will respond to the Board, in writing, in due course."