In good health
Earlier this year Mrs Lavinia Gibbs, as the health council member, called village meetings to gauge the feelings of Arran people on the health service they receive. A report ‘People’s perception of their health service on the island of Arran’ has now been completed as a result of these meetings and the subsequent consultation.
The questionnaire brought out several criticisms but virtually all of these concerned matters peripheral to the health services. These included transport to mainland hospitals, CalMac equipment, parking and mainland, but not Arran, healthcare. The conclusion is that people are happy with the current level of service and the results will be used to shape future island policy