We have taken the difficult decision to cancel all routine, non-urgent elective procedures and all hospital outpatient appointments today (Thursday 1 March) and tomorrow (Friday 2 March). For more info visit https://t.co/qHfa9osZEP
@NHS_Lothian Unless you live within walking distance I don't think it will be "safe to do so"! Might be better to cancel all non-essential outpatient surgeries to discourage people from attempting to travel? I'm supposed to be getting a tooth pulled this morning but it can wait!
@dunlop_ashley@NHS_Lothian I’ve cancelled my op as I’ve got over an hour’s drive in normal weather. V disappointed in mixed msgs from this feed. Didn’t want to put additional pressure on staff who have already gone above and beyond to get to work
@NHS_Lothian Hi thanks for the update, however I live 50 miles away, concerned that on getting to the hospital there wont be enough staff for my op, it’s not a standard op, tried all afternoon to get in touch, however can’t get hold of anyone, to tell me yay or nay