Michael Launches Diabetes Campaign
People with diabetes will now be able to monitor their own condition through an innovative online service. A new campaign – run in partnership with Diabetes UK- shows how a new online tool called ‘MyDiabetesMyWay’, will help people with diabetes manage their...Record number get heart check up
More people than ever before are receiving heart check ups, according to new figures. Statistics released by ISD Scotland today show that 2,338 people underwent Keep Well check ups in 2011/12 in the Forth Valley area. A Keep Well health check is free, typically takes...MATHESON WELCOMES FUND TO HELP STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD.
Many more Scottish students will get the chance to broaden their academic and personal experiences by studying overseas this year. Up to £130,000 will be available through the Saltire Scholarship Outward Mobility Fund in 2012/13 to universities, colleges and student...NEW HOTLINE FOR PUBLIC TO HELP PREVENT BUS PASS FRAUD
Bus users across Falkirk district are being encouraged to use a new hotline number to help prevent National Concessionary Travel scheme fraud. The roll-out of smart technology on Scotland’s buses has given Transport Scotland a far greater ability to prevent...MATHESON WELCOMES MORE HELP FOR SCOTLAND’S VETERANS
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the announcement that new advice and specialist information for healthcare workers and armed forces veterans will help to improve the care received by Scotland’s veterans. A new leaflet raising awareness for healthcare...Photos
Meeting up with young carers at the launch of the Young Carers Authorisation Card at Forth Valley Royal Hospital