MATHESON WELCOMES ADDITIONAL £20M FOR CYCLING
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed Transport Minister Keith Brown’s announcement on how the additional £20m for cycling will be spent over the next two years. The funding, which was announced as part of the budget, will enhance the Community Links...Funding to help families in Falkirk
A family centre in Langlees is amongst 20 projects awarded a share of £6 million. The funding comes from the £18 million allocated from the Early Years Change Fund last year. This new funding will assist Aberlour and Falkirk Council to support families who need extra...Michael welcomes use of innovative technology for pharmacists
A new action plan launched by the Scottish Government will expand the role that local pharmacists play in delivering health care services directly to patients. It aims to introduce more innovative technologies such as tele-healthcare and the use of robots in...Matheson welcomes new vaccine to protect older people
People aged 70 will now be offered a single vaccination to help protect against shingles. Throughout 2013/14, all 79 year olds will also be offered the vaccine as part of a catch up programme. The introduction of the shingles vaccine follows a recommendation of the...Photos
Meeting with 2nd year pupils of St Mungo's High at the Scottish Apprenticeship event on Falkirk High Street