Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed the launch of a new targeted general information and benefits take-up campaign from East Lothian Council. The campaign is specifically aimed at raising awareness of the benefits and financial support available, and encouraging everyone to check what they are entitled to and to maximise their income wherever possible. The campaign [...]
South Scotland MSP Martin Whitfield has joined colleagues at Holyrood to help raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Mr Whitfield joined his shadow education colleague Michael Marra and other MSPs at a World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event at the Scottish Parliament organised by Jackie Baillie MSP and Paul O’Kane MSP. The charity fundraiser, which takes [...]
In the week since the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, much has been written about her remarkable life and dedicated reign over the past 70 years. Her loss has been keenly felt by the whole country, but most of all by the Royal Family who lost a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. [...]
Commenting on the announcement of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “Her Majesty’s passing is a sad time for people in the South of Scotland and the whole country, but most of all for the Royal Family who have lost a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Our hearts go [...]
This Blood Cancer Awareness Month Martin Whitfield MSP is backing Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK with highlighting their #SpotLeukaemia campaign addressing the hurdles leukaemia patients face in receiving an early diagnosis. Diagnosis via the emergency route for leukaemia is greater than most other types of cancer and often associated with poor survival. Many leukaemia patients [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed a new citizens advice network campaign encouraging people struggling with the cost of living to seek advice and assistance. Citizens Advice Scotland's "Our Advice Adds Up" campaign seeks to highlight the various advice and support offered by CAS and the network of local CABs across Scotland. The campaign launch follows [...]
Foodbanks Rising food prices and other cost of living pressures are driving more people than ever before to access services provided by local foodbanks. Here are links to the websites of foodbanks across the South Scotland region: East Lothian Foodbank Midlothian Foodbank Peeblesshire Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank Dumfriesshire Foodbank South Ayrshire Foodbank Ayrshire (East) Foodbank Community [...]
East Lothian Energy Fund This £1 million fund is for East Lothian residents struggling to heat their homes this winter. Anyone on means-tested benefits can apply directly, while referral partners can also act on behalf of anyone on a low income or facing financial hardship. Find out more at www.communityadvice.scot. Home Energy Scotland Scottish Government [...]
Money Advice Scotland Money Advice Scotland is Scotland's money advice charity and exists to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Further information is available on the charity's website. StepChange Scotland StepChange is a debt charity which provides free expert advice and support to those in debt. Find out more about the [...]
Shelter Scotland Shelter is the UK's leading housing and homelessness charity. It campaigns on housing issues and provides free advice and guidance on housing emergencies, rights and other housing-related matters. Find out more on Shelter Scotland's website or call its free housing helpline on 0808 800 4444. Housing Associations A number of housing associations operate [...]
