Fife

NHS Fife works to improve services with the involvement and support of the public, its partners in other NHS Boards, Fife Council and voluntary agencies. It continues to inform and consult local people at the earliest possible stages on developments.

As a large rural area with varied geography and several centres of population, there are particular challenges to meet the health needs of the people of Fife. Their strategic aim has been to develop, with its partners, particularly Fife Council, integrated services accessible in as many localities as possible. Its services are being enhanced and the skill mix of staff is such that more problems can be dealt with without the need for onward referral. This work is led by the Community Health Partnerships.

Its emphasis in health promotion is on helping people to stop smoking and to create a culture which prevents people from starting, addressing the health problems of alcohol abuse and improving sexual health. Material on developments and services is available on the NHS Fife website and associated links.

Work progresses on the General Hospitals and Maternity Services, a multi-million pound project to modernise acute services. Construction of the new St Andrews Community Hospital and Health Centre has now begun. Accommodation will be provided for three GP Practices and includes consulting space and group activity rooms for phlebotomy, nursing staff, speech and language therapists and voluntary organisations.

More information can be found on the NHS Fife website.

For information on how to make a complaint about NHS Fife please visit the Contacts section