Addressing Scottish Labour Women's Conference today (Saturday)
said women's health is a top
priority for his party.
He highlighted gynaecological waiting times as a key issue and
outlined Scottish Labour's plans to produce a State of the Nation
Report on Women's Health in Scotland.
Public services and Violence Against Women and Girls were also
highlighted as priorities for the party.
He also paid tribute to Scottish Labour stalwart and her legacy.
In his speech to conference, Scottish Labour Leader
said Behind every
waiting list statistic are women trying to get on with their
lives. We owe those women timely treatment, clear information and
the reassurance that their concerns are being taken seriously.
We know that women in Scotland are not even getting onto
gynaecology waiting lists where they could then be stuck for up
to three-and-a-half-years. The wait in England is an average of
13 weeks.
The women who share their experiences with us do so in hope that
something will improve. I want us to honour that by following
through.
That is why this is a top priority for my leadership and the
Scottish Labour team. Our Shadow Health Secretary Jackie Ballie
will be continuing her work in holding the Government to account
on these failures, and will lead work across our
team on a State of the Nation Report on Women's Health in
Scotland.
It will bring together evidence and women's experiences
throughout their lives, helping us identify where care needs to
improve and what practical action would make a difference.
