FORTH VALLEY PATIENTS BENEFIT FROM NEW MRI SCANNERS
Patients in Forth Valley are among thousands of Scots who are benefitting from two new MRI scanners that are helping to reduce waiting times for diagnostics. The Scottish Government awarded £2.4million to the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank to fund the...FUNDING PACKAGE AGREED TO DELIVER 1140 HOURS OF FREE CHILDCARE
Scottish ministers have agreed a funding package with councils to ensure that every three- and four-year-old will have access to 1140 hours of free childcare by 2020. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the multi-year deal reached with COSLA, which will see...MATHESON ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Victims of crime in Falkirk district are to benefit from improved practical and emotional support when dealing with the criminal justice system. Victim Support Scotland, which has been awarded £13.8million over three years by the Scottish Government, will lead the...HUGE INCREASE IN CHILDCARE TRAINING PLACES
A huge increase in childcare training places has been announced to help deliver the Scottish Government’s pledge to almost double free provision for three- and four-year-olds to 30 hours a week by 2020. An additional 2303 training places will be available on early...Photos
MEETING UP WITH VOLUNTEERS AT THE FOODBANK AT TESCO, FALKIRK