Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has signed the Carers Week pledge, committing himself to supporting carers in his constituency. Carers Week, which starts on Monday, June 11, highlights the tireless work of the 6.5million unpaid carers across the UK. Mr…
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MATHESON BACKS PROPOSALS FOR HEALTHIER FOOD AND DRINK IN SCHOOLS
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson is backing proposals to make the food and drink served in schools even healthier. It comes as the Scottish Government has launched a consultation on new recommendations made by health, nutrition and education experts, which…
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£1.3M EXTRA INVESTMENT IN NHS DIAGNOSTICS AND CARE IN FORTH VALLEY
Patients in Forth Valley are set to benefit from a share of a £50million Scotland-wide investment to help deliver treatment and diagnostics more swiftly. The extra funding for the NHS is part of a package of measures to help reduce…
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£300,000 TO ROLL OUT CYCLING WITHOUT AGE ACROSS SCOTLAND
The Scottish Government is providing £300,000 to roll out Cycling Without Age across the country, following the highly successful pilot scheme in Falkirk. Public Health and Sport Minister Aileen Campbell announced the funding on Tuesday during a visit to see…
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EXTRA INVESTMENT IN NHS DIAGNOSTICS AND CARE IN FORTH VALLEY
Patients in Forth Valley are set to benefit from a share of a £50million Scotland-wide investment to help deliver treatment and diagnostics more swiftly. The extra funding for the NHS is part of a package of measures to help reduce…
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MATHESON EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT AT M&S CLOSURE
Michael Matheson has expressed his deep disappointment at news that Marks & Spencer are planning to close their store on Falkirk High Street. The Falkirk West MSP said: “This announcement is a huge blow for our town centre. It’s a…