WENDY WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR LINWOOD
- £114K LOTTERY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INTIATIVE -
Renfrewshire Community Health Initiative have been allocated £114,000 through a grant from the Big Lottery Fund Fair Share Trust programme to carry out health improvement work in Linwood.
Community Health Development Worker Carolann Watson was appointed in September 2005 to drive this project. Carolann has been working closely with local health visitors, community learning officers, local voluntary and statutory organisations and the local councillor to discuss options with the Linwood community.
New initiatives such as the planned Buggy Fit, encourages parents to get fit whilst pushing buggies has attracted interest from local MSP Wendy Alexander.
NEW PARENT COUNCILS WILL GIVE LOCAL PARENTS MORE POWER
Parents are set to get new powers which will ensure they can become more involved in their children’s education says Paisley North MSP Wendy Alexander.
Local parents and school boards were consulted last year about the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill. As a result of the responses received, parents will now have the right to raise unresolved concerns with school inspectors.
Keep An Eye on the Neighbours This Winter, Urges Wendy
Wendy Alexander MSP has launched a Winter Advice Campaign urging local residents to look out for their neighbours as Renfrewshire prepares for one of the coldest winters in years.
Ensure NHS Services Are Available To Those Most In Need This Winter
Wendy urges residents to help ensure local NHS services are available for the most vulnerable
An advertising campaign aimed at encouraging responsible use of the NHS over the winter period has got the support of Wendy Alexander MSP.
November 2005 Constituency Newsletter
Free Eye Tests for Renfrewshire in sight
Paisley North MSP Wendy Alexander welcomes the fact that all Renfrewshire residents will have access to a free complete eye examination by 2007.The MSP was speaking following an announcement by the Deputy Health Minister following agreement with Optometry Scotland on the standard and fee for the tests.
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Wendy with Children at Linwood Sports Centre trying out the rock climbing facilities.
Renfrewshire Business Review
Click on the link below to view Wendy’s Renfrewshire economic review 2004
Annual Parliamentary Report 2004/5
Click on the link below for Wendy’s annual parliamentary report 2004/5

