Latest News –  Martin Whitfield MSP

Nominations are now open for this year’s National Youth Work Awards and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging groups and individuals in South Scotland to nominate someone who is making a real impact in their area. The annual awards are a chance to celebrate the contribution of groups and individuals making a difference for young people in their communities. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "If you know someone who is making a real impact on youth work in their area, these awards are your chance to celebrate them. "Nominate an individual or group who is inspiring change and deserves recognition now at the [...]

NHS 24 has launched its public health campaign ‘Powered by People’ which is designed to promote the use of trusted digital health tools as a source of accurate advice and support when people are unwell. Martin Whitfield MSP is helping promote the campaign, which also encourages people to use NHS services appropriately and to be prepared for seasonal illnesses throughout winter. NHS 24’s health preparedness tips this winter include: If you become unwell, NHS inform have useful symptom checkers to help you decide what to do next. - Check your repeat prescription, order only what you need, in plenty of [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP has attended a special St Andrew's Day Saltire Service at Athelstaneford Parish Church to mark the 60th anniversary of the Saltire Memorial. The Scottish Flag Trust has also launched a £300,000 fundraising appeal for replace the memorial, which is now beyond repair, with a new Saltire Monument at Athelstaneford, the birthplace of the Saltire. Designed by award-winning architects Simpson and Brown with artist Tim Chalk, the proposed monument will feature a world map, etched in stone, linking Scotland to the many Saltire and St Andrew Societies around the world. Martin Whitfield MSP said: "I'm grateful to have [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP has joined Douglas Alexander MP at the Haddington Tesco store to support East Lothian Foodbank's Christmas appeal as part of its annual Winter Food Collection. The parliamentarians were invited by Tesco to join local foodbank volunteers at the store as part of its weekend collection to boost the charity's supplies for emergency food parcels during the winter period. Speaking after the visit, Martin Whitfield MSP said: "It was great to visit Tesco's Haddington store to back the Winter Food Collection and thank the volunteers from Trussell and the Foodbank. "I also want to thank all the local [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP has hosted a reception at Holyrood in association with the UK Accreditation Service. The event, titled 'The Societal Benefits of Accreditation and Standards', brought together around 100 key stakeholders from across Scottish Government, local authorities, regulators, industry and the third sector to explore how accreditation and standards support consumer protection, innovation and public confidence. It included short presentations from the partner organisations and a case study, with the rest of the evening designed for informal networking. Commenting afterwards, Martin Whitfield MSP said: "I was delighted to host this important reception in association with the UK Accreditation Service. [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP joined volunteers at the unveiling of the Community Connections Memory Collage at North Berwick Library. In 2024, the charity, which works to combat social isolation and loneliness in the North Berwick Coastal area, commenced a year-long legacy project to create an incredible memory collage with people in the community through a series of workshops. The finished collage is more than a creative display - it’s a symbol of togetherness, understanding, and the healing power of shared memory, conversation and connection. It was on display in North Berwick Phone Booths on North Berwick High Street at the start [...]