We have been informed this week that our Appeal to the Scottish Government to take over the Infirmary has been dismissed and our Community Asset Transfer has been refused. The dismissal and refusal were based on three issues raised by the Reporter in his report to Scottish Ministers:- whether a sufficient level of community benefit …
Read MoreIn November 2015 over 100 people from our community attended a public meeting at the Damacre Centre to hear about the changes taking place in the health care provision in Brechin and the surrounding area. From that meeting Brechin Healthcare Group was formed. After 6 years of some very challenging discussions and meetings we are …
Read MoreChairman’s AGM report – 25 November 2021 At the end of my AGM report last October 2020, I posed the question – Will we get a decision on our Community Asset …
Read MoreFollowing 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 …
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