Injection for Community Health

Strathaven MSP, Linda Fabiani, has praised the Scottish Government for its £82 million cash injection to NHS Boards across the country.

The money will be used to improve dental provision, provide new surgeries and upgrade facilities.

In Lanarkshire the health board will receive 6.47 million pounds to implement its plans: spending £2,600,000 on supporting existing services and £3,870,000 investing in general dental practices and community pharmacies.

Speaking after the announcement Ms Fabiani said:

“This is very welcome news from the Scottish Government, at a time when so much attention is on the financial sector, the Scottish Government has not lost sight of the other things that are important to every one of us.

“The projects outlined in the government announcement do not just represent better health facilities but are also a lifeline for some of the hardest-hit sectors of our economy like construction, and they are a crucial way for the Government to stimulate the economy by providing local employment opportunities.

“This Government has made NHS dentistry a top priority since it came to power and already we have seen the number of dentists rise and the highest ever number of dental registrations for both adults and children.