NHS Fife is reiterating its commitment to the development of two new purpose-built Community Health and Wellbeing Centres in Lochgelly and Kincardine.
Plans have been developed over a number of years with our partners and local communities to replace these centres with two new purpose-built community health and wellbeing centres.
An Initial Agreement Document (IAD) for the replacement of the existing centres was approved by Scottish Government in January 2020. Outline business cases were subsequently presented to the Scottish Government’s Capital Investment Group (SCIG).
NHS Fife was asked to re-submit the outline business cases with some additional detail incorporated, with the revised documents submitted earlier this year. The full business case is well progressed, however, formal approval of the outline business cases is yet to be given by the Scottish Capital Investment Group before the full business case can be submitted.
NHS Fife Director of Public Health, Dr Joy Tomlinson, said:
“The existing health centre buildings in Lochgelly and Kincardine are no longer able to meet the evolving health needs of the local populations.
“We are aware, however, that Scottish Government is taking a phased approach to the funding of capital projects, with their position remaining that this cannot be provided until 2026 at the earliest.
“NHS Fife remains absolutely committed to developing these two new centres at the earliest possible opportunity, and we remain ready to deliver these once we receive confirmation that capital funding is available.
“The Board is also in regular dialogue with Scottish Government to clarify the timeframes for funding the projects.”
For more Information on the project to replace Kincardine and Lochgelly Health Centres, visit: www.nhsfife.org/chwc
