There needs to be a massive expansion of health and safety representatives in workplaces across the country as part of the measures needed to address concerns about returning to work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, I challenged the government to set out how the law would be enforced to ensure […]
Registration of Marriages and Civil Partnerships – Update from the Scottish Government A marriage or civil partnership ceremony may not proceed in Scotland without the preparation of a marriage or civil partnership Schedule by a local registrar once they have processed notices of intention to marry/enter a civil partnership. Where a religious or belief marriage […]
Please see the below info from the Federation of Small Businesses: FSB resources and events to support Scottish small businesses As the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) latest business confidence survey shows, the coronavirus crisis has put an unprecedented level of pressure on Scotland’s small business community. FSB has therefore launched a new series of […]
I have called for full transparency and accountability into the unacceptable levels of deaths taking place in care homes across the country as a result of coronavirus after concerns raised to me in private by anxious staff and families. People are scared about the spread of coronavirus in our care homes, especially given the heightened […]
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) have been in contact with advice for people who are uncertain about their financial situation. The guidance they can provide may help people start to get to grips with the challenges they face and weather the storm that coming months may bring. The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is […]
The Scottish Cancer Coalition is a group of cancer charities that provide cancer services across Scotland. The group’s purpose is to ensure the charities involved work together to best represent and support the needs of individuals and families across Scotland who are affected by cancer. In these difficult times, the group is focusing its attention on helping to support people […]
Overview Shielding is for people, including children, who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19). Shielding measures should be used when an extremely vulnerable person is living in their own home, with or without additional support. This includes extremely vulnerable people living in long-term care facilities. On 24 March the Scottish […]
Regulating occupational health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak As Britain’s statutory regulator of occupational health and safety The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken action to ensure that our important role continues effectively as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. These actions are being guided by the specific needs and characteristics of the various sectors […]
