Following a review of the highly-specialised Cleft Lip and Palate service, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Nicola Sturgeon today said that the priority will continue to be the best interests of patients.

Ms Sturgeon announced that a decision has been taken to carry out major surgical procedures in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Outreach day case support will continue in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow and Dundee. This delivers all aspects of assessment, treatment and follow-up in five sites across Scotland.