Free Bus Travel Deal Secured is Welcomed by Michael

Building on an agreement reached in January 2013, Transport Scotland and Scotland’s bus industry have agreed terms for reimbursing operators for providing concessionary travel from April 2015. The new deal reflects expected growth in demand, fares and costs, and...

Matheson welcomes £5.36 million for delayed discharge in Forth Valley

Funding over three years to increase social care capacity. A further £5.36 million over three years is to be invested in the NHS locally to help reduce the numbers of people waiting to be discharged from hospital. This funding will be used to support Forth Valley...

MATHESON WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR NHS FORTH VALLEY

The announcement of extra funding for NHS Forth Valley has been welcomed today as a clear demonstration of the SNP’s commitment to ensuring Scotland’s NHS gets the resources it needs. Health Secretary Shona Robison today announced that NHS Forth Valley will receive an...