Latest News –  Martin Whitfield MSP

Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, has visited Prestonpans Group Practice alongside Martin Whitfield MSP to discuss the issues facing the surgery. The conversation focussed on the loss in funding to the Practice which was raised by practice GPs earlier this year and continues to be an ongoing concern for the Practice. The Cabinet Secretary agreed to discuss these funding cuts with NHS Lothian and praised the Practice for their exceptional standards of care. Following the meeting, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “It is essential that GP Partners are able to make the decisions that are right for [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP is backing The Fostering Network's #TickTheBox campaign (28 October - 3 November) which encourages young people with care experience to tick the box on their UCAS application for university and college to say they have spent time in care. This will ensure they get the support they are entitled to so they can thrive in further or higher education. The Fostering Network's UK-wide campaign signposts foster carers, other carers and professionals working with them to resources and information on how to support care experienced young people to enter into higher and further education. The #TickTheBox campaign aims [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP added a splash of pink to his usual Holyrood attire to raise awareness of breast cancer and to encourage Scots to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support. Mr Whitfield was joined by other parliamentarians in Holyrood this week, to raise awareness of breast cancer, and learn more about breast cancer in Scotland, focusing on the need for the Scottish Government to deliver their commitments in its Cancer Strategy and Action Plan. He is calling for his constituents to join him, as well as thousands [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP has joined parliamentary colleagues in showing his support for Show Racism the Red Card's annual Wear Red Day, which is taking place on Friday 18th October 2024. Ahead of the day, Show Racism the Red Card organised a campaign photocall in parliament for MSPs to join campaigners in demonstrating their support for the day. Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. Last year, an incredible 440,000 individuals registered to celebrate with them on Wear Red Day. It was a sign that they have never been more in demand, more needed or more [...]

This October, Resuscitation Council UK is promoting lifesaving resources to the public via its #RestartAHeart month campaign. Restart a Heart (RSAH) is an annual initiative led by the Resuscitation Council UK which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by helping more people learn CPR. This year the charity is encouraging everyone to become ready for the ultimate medical emergency by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib. It is also continuing to highlight inequalities in resuscitation. Martin Whitfield is joining colleagues in helping to promote #RestartaHeart and encourage local businesses and other [...]

Martin Whitfield MSP joined their Majesties, The King and The Queen, fellow MSPs and special guests from across Scotland at a special 25th anniversary celebration at the Scottish Parliament. The event marked 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened and included special performances from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sistema Scotland, Còisir Alba and Calum McIlroy, showcasing Scottish music and culture. In advance of the event, MSPs had also nominated “local heroes” to attend. These are constituents from their local area who have made an extraordinary contribution to their communities. Gifford resident Lee Rollo Stewart was Martin's Local Hero [...]