Apr 29, 2014
The Scottish Government has invested £2 million to implement a new strategy for sensory impairment – the first of its kind in the UK. See Hear sets out seven recommendations for improving services for sensory impaired people in Scotland. It was put together following...
Apr 24, 2014
Falkirk West MSP and Public Health Minister Michael Matheson has announced an extra £250,000 of funding to provide short breaks for disabled children and their families, carers and young carers. This investment has been divided equally between Shared Care Scotland and...
Apr 2, 2014
Hundreds of Falkirk Care users to get more control of their lives from today New legislation that will radically alter the shape of social care in Scotland comes into force today (1 April). The Self-directed Support Act places duties on local authorities in Scotland...
Apr 1, 2014
£1 million for life-saving equipment. Life-saving defibrillators are to be installed in every NHS dental practice across Scotland to help save more people who have a heart attack in the community. Over 1500 Scots died after a cardiac arrest out-with hospital last...
Mar 31, 2014
Falkirk West Michael Matheson has given his backing to Euan’s Guide – a website which reviews the disabled access standards of local venues – and encouraged people across Falkirk West to use the site to review local bars, restaurants and other venues. The website was...
Mar 31, 2014
Falkirk district’s two SNP MSPs have called on Falkirk Council not to continue with their plan to ditch core funding for Open Secret, a Falkirk-based charity and community based organisation which provides invaluable confidential support to individuals and families...
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