It follows a drop-in session hosted by Aberlour Children’s Charity and Govan Law Centre at the Scottish Parliament which aimed to highlight the urgent need for transformational changes in the way public debt is collected in Scotland, particularly to alleviate the burden on low-income families and combat child poverty.
Aberlour, Scotland’s leading children’s charity, joined by Govan Law Centre, has calle
Released this week, research by The Migraine Trust has found high numbers of people with migraine report not being believed or taken seriously, including in employment and when accessing healthcare. Over half of respondents say their mental health has been significantly affected as a result of living with migraine and sadly a thir
Can Do, which provides a range of activities and services for local children with disabilities, is having a fundraising ceilidh in Dunbar on October 5 to help mark its milestone.
Martin Whitfield MSP said:
"Can Do is a wonderful charity which has supported thousands of local families over the last 40 years with its range of play schemes, youth clubs, family fun days and other activities. I'm ver
These awards, nicknamed the ‘Rural Oscars’, celebrate people going the extra mile to ensure that our rural food and farming industry, small businesses, traditional skills, forward-thinking enterprises and, most of all, its communities, can flourish.
South Scotland has enjoyed success at the awards in the past, with Carfrae Farm Shop being Highly Commended at this year’s awards and the Humbi
Tabled by Martin Whitfield MSP, who is a Prestonpans resident, the motion welcomes the memorial winning in the Large Community without Gardens category at the prestigious awards and congratulates the various local groups that have been involved in the memorial’s restoration and upkeep.
Commenting on the award, Martin Whitfield MSP said:
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