Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Perth FM News - 21st April 2010

Funding for Castlebrae Treatment Centre announced

Funding has been annoucned today of 200 thousand pounds to go to injured Police Officers. The Scottish Government has put the money towards the Scottish Centre at Castlebrae, Auchterarder. This follows from funding already received by the Tayside Joint Police Board who had hoped to set the precedent for donations. The centre, in Auchterarder, offers residential and outpatient services that enable serving and retired officers to be treated quickly.

Health Bosses discuss inequality

Perth and Kinross Health Bosses heard yesterday about work taking place to address inequalities across the region. Members of the Perth and Kinross Community Health Partnership were given the update that showed a correlation between deprivation and poor health. They discussed NHS Tayside's Communities in Control strategy, and how it can be localised to Perthshire. It's hoped that by working with local councils, groups, charities and communities, the gap between inequalities can be reduced.

Volcanic Ash causes school and court disrpution

As pupils returned to schools today across Perth and Kinross it's hoped the education won't be disrupted as teachers still find themselves stranded abroad. With over 80 teaching staff out of school over the in service days, Perth and Kinross Council has implemented contingency plans. Perth Sheriff Court has also faced problems in the last week as two Sheriffs have been absent from the bench. Visiting Sheriffs have been called into town to help cover but it's expected that there will be delays as replacements will need to familiarise themselves with complicated cases.

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