CONSULTATION ON BEST WAY TO SUPPORT CHILD WITNESSES
Views are being sought on the best way to spare child witnesses from having to give evidence during criminal trials. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson is encouraging people to share their opinions on how a model for pre-recording evidence could work best for Scotland....MSP WELCOMES REASSURING NEWS ON BUILDING AND FIRE SAFETY
Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson has praised the good progress that’s being made by a ministerial working group to review building and fire safety regulations in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Checks so far by local authorities, including Falkirk Council,...£2.85MILLION INVESTMENT TO CUT WAITING TIMES FOR CANCER PATIENTS
NHS Forth Valley will receive a share of £2.85million funding to help improve cancer services so that patients are seen more quickly. The cash will be directed to health boards across Scotland to reduce waiting times, with a particular focus on speeding up access to...MSP WELCOMES PLAN TO INCREASE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION
The Scottish Government’s decision to introduce legislation for a soft opt-out system of organ and tissue donation has been welcomed by Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson. The plan was backed by 82% of people who contributed to a 14-week consultation that looked at...Photos
Good to meet staff at Stoneywood Care in Denny to discuss their plans for the future