Michael welcomes real terms increase for NHS Forth Valley Health Board.
NHS Forth Valley is to benefit from a 3.6% increase in funding, it was announced today. This funding boost reflects the Scottish Government’s pledge to protect health spending and to invest in frontline services. In welcoming this additional funding Falkirk West MSP...MATHESON VOTES FOR BUDGET TO BOOST ECONOMY AND SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS WITH COST OF LIVING
The passage of the Scottish Government budget in the Scottish Parliament will boost Falkirk’s economy, help with the cost of living and deliver vital action to mitigate Westminster’s disastrous Bedroom Tax. With a majority of parliament endorsing additional funds to...ABOLITION OF TUITION FEES HELPING DISADVANTAGED INTO UNIVERSITY
Statistics showing that record numbers of applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds are applying to university show how important the Scottish Government’s abolition of tuition fees has proved to people in Scotland. The number of applicants by people from poorer...Michael welcomes online pack to educate children about wildlife crime.
Children will be taught about the impact of wildlife crime and how they can help combat the problem through a new online wildlife crime detectives’ education pack. The interactive pack will help to raise children’s awareness of wildlife crime issues and increase their...Decrease in heart disease and stroke
Fewer people in Scotland are suffering heart disease and strokes according to new statistics published. . Figures show that, over the past 10 years: • new cases of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) have decreased by 27.3% • new cases of cerebrovascular disease (CVD or...Photos
Visiting Go Youth Trust in Glebe St, Falkirk