Quick surgery centre opens

A NEW centre for brief surgical procedures has opened its doors in West Lothian.

The 8.2 million short-stay elective centre will treat patients from across the Lothians for procedures that don't require an overnight stay.

The facility at St John's Hospital in Livingston will play a crucial role in freeing up hospital beds.

Project manager Didi Welsh said: "It is great to see that all of our hard work has paid off, and to see the new short-stay surgical centre at St John's open for patients."