The most basic service a nation must provide to its citizens is healthcare. Conservatives want Scotland to have a world-class National Health Service. We will work towards a new standard, leaving people secure in the knowledge that they have local accident and emergency services and maternity provision within easy reach. Patients should have greater say in where and how their healthcare needs are met, with services available where and when they are needed. I will work to give that choice back to the community, supporting the retention of local hospital and GP services which are in high demand.