As we approach the end of 2020 we can certainly say it has been a year like no other. I would like to be able to say it will all be back to normality in the new year but it won’t and I do hope that we can all reflect on what the new norm […]
Category: In The Press
National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week
Every year, Scotland faces about 130,000 untreated heart valve disease patients over 65 years old, and Scottish hospitals have little access to minimally invasive therapies that offer a safer option for many older patients. Scottish patients deserve improved access to diagnosis and treatment and on the attached visual you can see a significant variation in […]
National Care Service Public Consultation
Scottish Labour has launched an online consultation to listen to the views of the public on its National Care Service plans. We all know Scotland’s care service is broken and has been overlooked and undervalued for too long. Now is the time to care about care and a wholescale transformation for those receiving care, their […]
Health & Safety in the Workplace
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 […]
Central Fife Times Column 8th April 2020
The last few weeks have been trying for most people and I want to thank everyone who has managed to get into a routine of staying at home and protecting our NHS for those who will most need it and shopping in a responsible manner so that there is enough for everyone. There is at […]
Lumphinnans Care Village: “A model for Scotland” – Richard Leonard
Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard visited the Care Home and Sheltered Housing complex in Lumphinnans this week and said this is the model for the future of care and support in Scotland. After a tour of the facilities where the Labour leader met with residents, staff, volunteers and users of Fife Day Care facilities […]
Fife Times Column April 2019
Following the parliamentary Easter break the First Minister set out in Parliament the SNP approach to Brexit. This was a speech of two parts with the first part setting out the processes she would wish to put in place for a second independence referendum that can be activated if we are in a position where […]
Support for Workplace Health and Safety Campaign
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alex Rowley gave his support in the Scottish Parliament to the Scottish Hazards campaign aiming to make fair work a reality in Scotland with safe and healthy workplaces at its heart. Speaking about the campaign, Mr Rowley said: “Scottish Hazards is a great charity that campaigns for improved worker […]
Epilepsy Scotland Helpline
Support for Maggie’s Centres
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Alex Rowley has highlighted the ‘amazing work’ of Maggie’s in supporting individuals and their families when diagnosed with Cancer. Mr Rowley met with representatives of Maggie’s Centres in the Scottish Parliament to learn more about their work providing practical advice for anyone affected by cancer whether that’s about benefits […]