Currently, across the UK over 90,000 people are diagnosed with one of the less survivable cancers (pancreatic, liver, oesophageal, brain, stomach and lung) every year. Despite accounting for over 40 per cent of common cancer deaths, the less survivable cancers still suffer from low awareness amongst the public and health professionals compared to other cancers. [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the success of rural businesses in the South Scotland Region in being named among this year’s Scottish finalists in the Countryside Alliance Awards. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food and farming, enterprise and heritage through our hard-working small businesses. The ‘Rural Oscars’, as they are [...]
As temperatures drop Martin Whitfield MSP is reminding people across South Scotland about the help and advice available from the Worried this Winter campaign. Run by the Citizens Advice Network, the campaign is encouraging anyone who is anxious about their energy bills or the cost of living to seek advice this winter. It was launched [...]
Pubs across South Scotland are involved in supporting and encouraging all kinds of activities in their local communities, whether it's by hosting events, sponsorship or organising their own teams. These pubs that do great work at uniting local communities have the chance to be honoured by PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards (supported by Matthew Clark) [...]
While for most of us the festive period is a chance to have a proper break and spend some special time with our loved ones, many people will continue to do their jobs over the holiday. This includes NHS, police and other emergency services and public service workers, as well as many other staff across [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined parliamentary colleagues in backing the vital work of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in former coalfield communities across Scotland. The show of support followed a members' debate led by Labour colleague Alex Rowley MSP to acknowledge and support the Trust's work. The debate also gave MSPs a chance to oppose [...]
Campaigning charity Dogs Trust is sharing its advice for dog owners on how to safely guide their pets through the festive period this Christmas. The charity has tips on making your holiday gatherings dog-friendly, keeping dogs safe around potentially toxic festive food and advice on protecting them in the cold winter weather. Martin Whitfield MSP [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined colleagues in welcoming the official opening of East Linton's new rail station, which returns train services to the village for the first time in 59 years. The official opening took place today with local residents, including children from East Linton primary school, campaigners and guests coming together to see the [...]
Commenting on passage of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill (Reconsideration) Martin Whitfield MSP said: "This vote is a significant step forward in enshrining children's rights in Scots law, but it shameful that it has been held back by years of constitutional bickering. “While celebrating this landmark moment, we [...]
Christmas Jumper Day (7th December) is Save the Children's annual event to help raise money for the charity’s work supporting children who need it most. Every December, millions of people in Scotland and across the United Kingdom (and beyond!) put on a festive knit at their workplace, school or with friends and donate to Save [...]
