Minister for Sports, Culture, Heritage & Youth, Steven Linares together with the Minister for Equality, Social Services & the Elderly, Samantha Sacramento have sent the following message to the Gibraltar Special Olympics in advance of the Summer Games which commence tomorrow.
The first two new initiatives by the GHA to improve surgical services started on Friday, with the second following in a week's time.
For the first time since the move to the new St Bernard's site, operating theatre slots on Friday afternoons that were left empty and unused every week will be taken up with minor surgery and orthopaedics. This will allow prompt treatment of trauma and increased turnover of patients.
Date: From 0700hrs the 22/06/2013 to 0700hrs the 24/06/2013
Crime Reports
1 Report of Intentional Harassment, Distress or Alarm.
2 Reports of Theft.
1 Report of Insulting Words.
1 Report of Throwing Missiles.
The Minister for Social Services, Samantha Sacramento, has returned from meetings in London in connection with the review of the substance abuse rehabilitation services provided by the Care Agency. The visit was aimed at obtaining information on the latest proven methods of good practice so as to introduce them locally under the current review of the service.
The Minister met with a provider of a wide range of community-based services for people suffering from drug or alcohol related problems, held meetings with its Chief Executive and management and was also invited to site meetings at outreach facilities where she was able to meet key members of staff.
