Monthly Archives: July 2011

Drop the charge for volunteering

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland is calling on the Scottish Government to show their commitment to volunteering by dropping charges that have been introduced for Disclosure Scotland checks. Until recently, all volunteers could get their disclosure checks done for … Continue reading →

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Ravens Court: MSP calls for assurances from Care regulator

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

John Pentland has called for assurances regarding the monitoring and investigation of complaints about Ravens Court care home. The Motherwell and Wishaw MSP has written to the care home regulator, Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS), which recently … Continue reading →

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MSP to meet Minister over School Funding

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Schools Minister Mike Russell has agreed to meet Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland to discuss concerns about the changes in funding for the upgrade of Clyde Valley High School. The meeting follows an exchange of letters on the issue, … Continue reading →

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