Minister for Public Health and MSP for Falkirk West Michael Matheson today launched a new dental strategy for priority groups. The strategy will improve dental care for older people, the homeless and those with learning disabilities who often experience poor…
MATHESON HIGHLIGHTS CARERS WEEK
Falkirk West MSP, Michael Matheson, has highlighted Carers Week which takes place from 18 to 24 June this year, by attending a question and answer session at the Falkirk Carers Centre. The event champions the 517,000 unpaid carers in Scotland…
BOOST FOR ECONOMY AND RAIL COMMUTERS AS FREE WI-FI COMES TO EDINBURGH-GLASGOW LINE
The start of a free wi-fi service for passengers on trains between Edinburgh and Glasgow has been hailed by Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson. The Scottish Government has provided funding to overcome the technical challenges and provide a free wi-fi…
Matheson welcomes extension of Patient Safety Programme
The NHS will be made safer than ever under ambitious new goals being brought in for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme. The world-leading programme comes to the end of its first phase this year, and is making good progress towards…
MATHESON WELCOMES ACTION TO HELP PENSIONERS BEAT WINTER HEATING BILLS
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson, has welcomed a Private Members’ Bill that would help off-grid pensioner households beat soaring winter energy costs which is to be launched by SNP MP Mike Weir this week. Mr Weir – one of just…
Matheson Encourages Victims and Witnesses to Respond to Government Consultation
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has welcomed the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Victims’ Rights Bill. Encouraging as many victims, witnesses and their families as possible to submit a response to the consultation, the Falkirk West MSP said: “The justice…