I held a Members’ Debate in the Scottish Parliament today on the reported shortage of physiotherapists in the NHS workforce in Scotland. The debate follows the campaign “Scotland Needs More Physios” from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s which claims that Scotland does not currently educate or train enough physiotherapists to supply the workforce needs, with […]
It is always a pleasure to sponsor the traditional construction skills demonstration at the Scottish Parliament and to see young people, including pupils from Inverkeithing High School, receiving mini-masterclasses in stonemasonry, roof slating, 3D & Thermal Surveying, Passive House/Insulation, Electrics and Painting and Decorating. Well done to all involved! I was very impressed once more by the level […]
Ahead of further strike action taking place at Fife College on Friday the 3rd of May, I wrote to the Minister for Higher and Further Education calling on him to “do his job” and find a solution to the longstanding industrial action facing the college sector across Scotland. The Educational Institute of Scotland gave notice […]
I am due to meet in May with the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Neil Gray, to make the case for the Scottish Government to proceed with the plans they put forward to replace two Fife health centres in Kincardine and Lochgelly. I visited Kincardine Health Centre earlier this week and met with staff and members […]
There has been lots of coverage lately on low emission zones (LEZs) and what the mean. However, there has also been a lot of mis-information circulating and what the impact on people will be. I wrote to the Scottish Government on behalf of a constituent who had queries about how it works, and below is […]
The Scottish Government have confirmed that plans for decarbonisation of the Fife Circle Rail network are in development. Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop MSP in answer to a written questions I submitted said “It is expected this will be one of the next parts of the Scottish network to be decarbonised, after the current work to […]
I recently visited the CACA Junior Youth Club to see the amazing work’ of a group of volunteers in Cowdenbeath who give up their time to organise and run the towns junior youth club. I visited on a Friday evening to meet volunteers and talk with the young people who participate in the club. Over […]
The Scottish Government have introduced new safeguards in relation to XL Bully dogs that have come into effect on the 23rd of February 2024. Below is a copy of a letter sent to all MSPs setting out what the new rules are.
I have requested a meeting with new Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, over the urgent issue of replacement health centres for Lochgelly and Kincardine after reports the Scottish Government has put a hold on all NHS building projects. I have raised the issue of health centres in Fife […]
Ambulance services in Fife are operating beyond stretching point putting massive stress on staff and failing patients. I have written to the new Health Secretary Neil Gray MSP calling for a review of ambulance services across the Kingdom. In the letter I highlighted the case of a lady in her 80s who had to wait […]