Following the submission of our appeal and additional information to the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Government in connection with our Community Asset Transfer, we have now been asked to provide further information. In addition, the Reporter has asked to visit the Infirmary site on 16 November. We are aware that this will delay the …
Read MoreDelays are unacceptable’: Angus health campaigners face anxious wait for Infirmary plans By Cara Forrester September 29 2021, 12.09pm Chairman of the Group Grahame is pictured at the site. Brechin campaigners are facing an anxious wait to find out if their plans for a community health and wellbeing hub will finally be given the green …
Read MoreMichael Marra MSP Backs Brechin Healthcare Group Plans Proposals for a new Community Healthcare centre in Brechin must receive government and NHS support or the community risks losing vital lifeline services. That is the message from North East Labour MSP Michael Marra who is backing the groups bid to take over the former …
Read MoreThank you very much for all the positive responses to the Courier article this week. We are grateful for the publicity and keeping our transfer request in the public eye. Our Appeal sub-group met with Nicky Donald from Community Ownership Support Services (COSS) on Tuesday 6 July to consider our appeal. COSS has been funded …
Read MoreSummary of the reasons by Tayside NHS Board for refusal of Community Asset Transfer request: 1. Risks and issues identified to do with the deliverability, viability and sustainability of the Business Plan proposals. Significant shortfall in funding required to bring the site and buildings up to standard including sources to meet ongoing running costs. 2. …
Read MoreAngus health campaigners say community hub ambitions and the building they hope to take over are crumbling due to Covid-19 delays. The pandemic has put Brechin Healthcare Group’s (BHG) plans for the town’s old infirmary on hold. Frustration is growing that a decision on a community asset transfer (CAT) has now been delayed …
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