FIFERS WITH CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS URGED TO GET TESTED TO REDUCE SPREAD IN THE KINGDOM NHS Fife is urging Fifers with any symptoms of coronavirus to access testing as part of the effort to reduce the spread of the virus in the Kingdom. Last month the Scottish Government announced the launch of the ‘Test and Protect’ […]
I recently asked for clarity from the Scottish Government on what the plans are for the reopening of recycling centres across the country. I am glad to see there has been movement on this, and that recycling centres are starting to come back into operation. Prior to the opening of some recycling centres across the […]
The Scottish Parliament has passed two bills of emergency legislation in relation to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Both these bills contain temporary measures that will be in place until such a time as no longer required. They both have time limits and will cease to have legal effect unless parliament votes to extend the application […]
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 […]
