Spring is the most critical period for wildfires in Scotland and in recognition of this increased risk Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) has launched its Wildfire Prevention Campaign to highlight the issue. The campaign is urging the public to be aware of wildfire risk this Spring as figures show almost 80% of large outdoor [...]
Ahead of World Social Work Day on Tuesday 18th March, Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have welcomed the return of the Amazing Social Worker campaign and paid tribute to the work undertaken by social workers in East Lothian and across Scotland. The British Association of Social Workers (BASW UK) is celebrating the occasion [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited Law Primary School to speak to pupils about his role and answer their questions as part of their work studying democracy and the Scottish Parliament. Mr Whitfield visited the school to speak to all of its P7 pupils about his work at Holyrood representing the South Scotland Region, which [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have met with members of the Headway East Lothian charity and paid tribute to its work supporting people with Acquired Brain Injuries. Headway East Lothian celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, but Mr Alexander and Mr Whitfield were unable to join them for their [...]
Speaking during a Holyrood debate on Additional Support Needs (ASN), Martin Whitfield MSP has highlighted the rapid increase in the number of ASN pupils and the urgent need to provide better support for them. Mr Whitfield made his remarks in a Members' Business debate on ASN provision led by Alexander Stewart MSP. ASN can include [...]
Commenting in response to this week's announcement of sweeping changes to bus services run by Lothian Buses and East Coast Buses in East Lothian, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “I know that many people are seriously concerned about the changes to local bus services announced this week by Lothian Buses. In particular, the significant changes to [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited local care provider ELCAP for an update on its work and latest developments. ELCAP has been providing care and support for individuals who are affected by learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems for 36 years. It operates in over 30 towns and villages across [...]
Commenting on the announcement that Torness Power station has reached the milestone of 300TWh of electricity generation, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “For 37 years Torness has provided clean, reliable energy, as well as supporting hundreds of skilled jobs and apprenticeships and contributing to the local economy. “I welcome its latest electricity generation achievement, which further [...]
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (OCAM) and Martin Whitfield MSP is backing The Eve Appeal's bid to close the diagnosis gap and support ovarian cancer research. Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women, yet awareness of the signs and symptoms is low. Evidence suggests that low symptoms awareness leads to a [...]
Members of Longniddry Christian Aid Committee have welcomed Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP to a coffee morning held at Longniddry Parish Church. The group’s ‘Breaking Bread’ event was part of a national initiative by Christian Aid which involves local and regional groups hosting events at which their MP can meet the local Christian [...]
