NHS Tayside unable to say when Montrose Infirmary might reopen

Tayside health chiefs have been unable to give assurances that Montrose Infirmary will be reopened any time soon.

The infirmary was closed nearly three weeks ago and a number of environmental issues have arisen following the failure of the heating and water systems.

These include a soot-like substance being blown through the air filter system and operational problems with the water supply.

NHS Tayside said “efforts continue to deal with a number of patient safety concerns.”

And nurse director Dr Margaret McGuire told The Courier the complexities of the systems which have been damaged mean “it is currently difficult for us to identify a date for reopening.”

For more on this story, including an interview with a woman who fears for the hospital’s future, see Wednesday’s Angus edition of The Courier.

Are you a mum-to-be who is concerned that you may not be able to give birth in Montrose?

Or were you one of the 10 mums who had to give birth in Arbroath due to the closure of the infirmary.

The Courier’s Angus reporters would like to hear from you. Contactangus@thecourier.co.ukor call 01382 575897.