Council Leader responds to Lifescan job losses

The Highland Council Leader Councillor Drew Hendry said he was very disappointed to hear of the loss of up to 40 professional, technical and scientific jobs at Lifescan Scotland’s Inverness operation as a consequence of a decision by the company to reduce its global workforce by 300.

He said: “This is always a terribly worrying time for those who will be losing their jobs.

We will be working closely with our partners on the PACE Initiative to provide assistance to those staff seeking advice about their futures.

“Lifescan is a major employer and key driver of the Highland economy, with more than 1,000 staff.   We understand the pressures on their global business as the result of factors affecting the diabetes industry in in the US and outwith the control of the company.  

“Inverness remains their main centre for research and development and we are determined to work with them to ensure Lifescan can grow their business in the future.”