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Casualty doctors helping police reduce crime
Casualty doctors at the Royal Alexandra Hospital are helping the police reduce violent crime in the area.
Merchiston Hospital drama project
To commemorate the closure of Merchiston Hospital in 2007, NHS Argyll and Clyde’s Learning Disability Directorate is pleased to announce the start of a drama project with partner’s PACE theatre.
World Book Day 2006
Renfrewshire Council is celebrating World Book Day (Thursday 2 March) by holding a host of special events including a stock amnesty.
Home Care Worker course
Reid Kerr College, in conjunction with Renfrewshire Social Work Department are running a free 12 week course for people who are seeking employment as a Home Care Worker.
Nursing Opportunities
Do you want to study for a career in nursing but not sure if you have the right qualifications? Reid Kerr College in Paisley can come to your aid, with an ‘Access to Nursing’ course starting soon.
NHS Argyll and Clyde investing in public transport links for patients
NHS Argyll & Clyde in partnership with Strathclyde Passenger Transport has introduced two new hospital link bus services
NHS Argyll and Clyde meets national waiting time targets
NHS Argyll and Clyde has met the national inpatient/day case and outpatient targets set by the Scottish Executive for the end of 2005.
Taxi drivers warned over 'short hires'
Taxi drivers in Renfrewshire have been warned that they risk having their licences suspended if there continue to be problems over taking passengers arriving at Glasgow Airport on short journeys
£269 million for Renfrewshire housing
Renfrewshire Council has secured a funding package of around £269million from the Scottish Executive which could transform the housing stock.
A kind donation
Henry Kennedy from the Built Environment Department at Reid Kerr College and his wife Mary recently returned to the Gambia in West Africa on holiday. Henry and Mary took supplies to the Lamin Daranka School, donating basic school supplies.
Renfrewshire Nurseries given top marks by Inspectors
Nurseries, both private and council owned, have been given top marks by independent inspectors.
Valentines Day message
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching romance is in the air, so send your loved ones a free Valentine’s Day card via NHS Argyll and Clyde’s Health Promotion Sexual Health Website.
National Entitlement Card
Details of how to apply for the new National Entitlement Card for free Scotland-wide bus travel.
Renfrewshire sets annual budget
A £347 million revenue budget, setting a Band D council tax bill of £1143, was agreed by Renfrewshire Council today (Thursday 9 February).
Reid Kerr hosts Danish partners
Reid Kerr College recently hosted visitors from one of their Danish partner colleges from South Jutland, Denmark.
Calling all IT girls!
The Women into Technology programme at Reid Kerr College, Paisley offers part-time Information Technology courses to suit your busy lifestyle.
NHS Argyll and Clyde: tobacco policy starts today
From today, Wednesday 1 February 2006, all NHS Argyll and Clyde premises and grounds become smoke free
