X-ray access speeded up

PATIENTS in the Lothians are getting faster access to X-rays thanks to a new facility officially unveiled today.

The 1.5 million primary care imaging and antenatal service at Lauriston allows people to move quicker between the GP surgery and hospital.

The walk-in service means those with a letter can be seen straight away.

Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "Services like this make a real difference to people's lives and provide much needed services closer to home."