Alex constituency work and important updates
I recently visited volunteers in Crieff to see first-hand and find out more about the hardworking people making the community a vibrant place to live. It was fantastic to take a tour of Crieff Cemetery with author Jess Smith and local volunteers, learning about some of those laid to rest there, including Victoria Cross recipient […]
Unite the Union is warning that the crisis in social care will continue to get worse until the poor treatment of care workers is addressed. That was their message when they campaigned in Fife this week launching their campaign to highlight the plight of care workers and calling for action from the Scottish government. The […]
I am urging pensioners who are on low incomes to check to see if they are entitled to Pension Credit. The latest figures available from the Department of Work and Pensions estimates that in Fife over 7,000 household who are entitled to the credit are not claiming – with a value of unclaimed monies amounting […]
The Scottish Government are in the process of replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in Scotland. This new form of disability assistance will be delivered by Social Security Scotland, replacing PIP which is delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions. From the 25th of July the payment will be rolled out to cover Fife before […]
I planted a tree while visiting the Poetry Path near Dunkeld, Perthshire, a project made possible by residents and volunteers of Camphill Corbenic, one of 10 Camphill communities in Scotland that offers a supportive community living environment fore more than 600 people with learning disabilities and other support needs. The Poetry Path is set in […]
Please see the below update on air quality monitoring at Mossmorran that has been shared with me from SEPA Changes to SEPA’s air quality monitoring around the Mossmorran Complex In 2019 we confirmed that our air quality monitoring around the Mossmorran Complex would continue throughout the period of investment and the installation of new flare […]
A significant rise in NHS Nursing and Midwifery vacancies as well as a record number of unfulfilled nursing posts across NHS Fife is of great concern. Official statistics published yesterday show NHS Fife is facing 575 vacant nursing and midwifery posts, which is 13% of posts and a record high. Across Scotland nearly 10% of […]
I have urged people to be cautious this Christmas to avoid falling victim to scammers. Police Scotland have been doing excellent work to raise awareness of scams, including a stall at Dobbies Dunfermline, but more has to be done to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams. Scammers try to take advantage of […]
I am encouraging people across the country this Christmas and New Year to be aware of the harm that can be caused by problem gambling and reminding people where they can find help if they need it. A new report has shown a stark rise in problem gambling among the over-65s with the age group […]
I have written to the Chief Executive of NHS Fife asking what action is being taken to address staffing shortages following official statistics showing a significant rise in NHS Fife Nursing and Midwifery vacancies. Across NHS Fife, 342 nursing and midwifery posts are vacant, which is 8% of posts and a record high. These figures […]