We Should Have a National Mileage Rate for Carers

I have asked the Scottish Government to introduce as an emergency measure a National Mileage Rate for all carers across the social care sector. I have spoken to many social care workers and employers and was shocked to find out that many carers are only paid around 25p per mile in the private sector, compared […]

Government Action Needed to Stop Potential Forth Covid Wave

I have written to Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery John Swinney calling for the Scottish Government to take decisive action to address the current trend towards a potential fourth covid wave. In my letter to Mr Swinney I called for clarity on the government’s contingency plans, the possibility of expanding testing and […]