A NEW £20million health centre has been officially launched by Health Secretary Alex Neil.

The Vale Centre for Health and Care, which opened to patients in August, includes three large GP practices, dietetics, speech and language therapy, primary care mental health and a large dental complex.

Andrew Robertson, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Chairman, said: "In its Vision for the Vale, the Board made an explicit commitment to delivering a replacement for the old Alexandria Medical Centre on the Vale of Leven Hospital site."

"I am sure that we can all agree that that vision is alive and well within this fantastic facility."