Proposals to reconfigure minor injuries care units in North East Fife

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership want to thank residents in Cupar and North East Fife for taking the time to participate in a consultation about proposals to reconfigure minor injuries care units.

Members of the local community have been encouraged to take part in an online survey which outlines the clinically preferred option being considered to ensure the long-term sustainability of minor injuries provision in North East Fife.

To date, over 800 responses to the online survey have been received.

In addition, a public meeting was held with members of the Royal Burgh of Cupar and District community council last night (25/3/2025) with another planned with St Andrews Community Council.

The meeting provided Fife Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Fife the opportunity to directly engage with the community council with the proposal and gather feedback and address any questions or concerns the community council may have had.

An online meeting is also planned for Thursday 27th March from 6 pm until 7 pm.

The clinically preferred model chosen from the options appraisal process is to relocate Minor Injuries services currently delivered at Adamson Hospital in Cupar into one single Minor Injury Unit based at St Andrews Community Hospital.

This recommendation was guided by medical research, expert clinical opinion, and best practice guidelines to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of patient care, and sustainable service provision.

Lisa Cooper, Head of Primary and Preventative Care, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, thanked everyone who has participated so far.

“We have had a huge response to the consultation and would like to thank people in Cupar and our neighbouring communities for their ongoing engagement with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership.

“This process has allowed us to outline the rationale for the proposals and capture feedback on what the clinically preferred model might mean for people in the community.

“It has also given us the chance to emphasise that Adamson Hospital remains a key hub for healthcare, offering a wide range of services tailored to the needs of our local population.

“In response to topics and questions raised through the consultation, we have developed frequently asked questions which can be found online.

“After the period of public consultation closes, a final report outlining the clinically led options appraisal and community engagement and feedback will be taken through the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership governance committees for scrutiny before being taken to the Integration Joint Board (IJB) for final decision.

“Thank you again to everyone who has taken part - your participation and feedback helps us shape safe and sustainable healthcare services now and for the future.”

• Anyone who wishes to participate in the survey should do so by Sunday 30 March 2025 here.
• If you would like the survey in a different format, or help to complete it, please contact HSCP.ParticipationEngagement@fife.gov.uk or at the following address Participation & Engagement Team, 6th Floor, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes KY7 5LT
• Frequently Asked Questions can be found here www.fifehealthandsocialcare.org/NEFfaqs
• For more information about the online meeting, please email HSCP.ParticipationEngagement@fife.gov.uk