I recently lost my mother to cancer, a disease that could have been detected earlier with more proactive medical attention. This is not just my story; it's the story of many others in our community who are suffering due to inadequate care services in Shotts and surrounding towns, We are experiencing a healthcare crisis. Our local doctors' current systems are reactive rather than proactive, often leading to late-stage disease detection when it's too late for effective treatment.

In North Lanarkshire alone, cancer rates have been steadily increasing over the years (source: Cancer Research UK). Yet despite this alarming trend, our local healthcare system remains ill-equipped to detect these diseases early enough for successful intervention. This lack of attention is costing lives.

We need change now. We call on our local medical staff and health authorities to recognise the inadequacies of their current systems and take immediate action towards improving early disease detection methods and overall care services in Shotts and surrounding areas.

Your signature can help bring about this much-needed change - sign this petition today!