Halifax – The Nova Scotia Liberal government has its head in the sand when it comes to delivering public services,” says CUPE Nova Scotia President Nan McFadgen, in response to the provincial budget announced today. “We are disappointed that government has not responded to the significant needs Nova Scotians have for greater access to health care and increased staffing and beds in long-term care, home support and acute care.” McFadgen asked government representatives how much of the $2.8 million in the budget, to implement the findings of the Expert Panel on Long Term Care, would be used to hire additional staff. The answer was none. The money will primarily be used to help address concerns about bedsores and service coordination. “We hoped that the budget would also provide for new beds in long term care. We were told that part of the funding will go toward planning for new facilities, but they … Read more…