Column: Paying tribute to local groups

2023-09-20T09:53:31+01:00

As the parliamentary summer recess comes to an end and MSPs prepare to return to Holyrood, I have been reflecting on some of the visits and meetings I have participated in over the summer. These activities invariably serve as important reminders of the network of essential support and services that exist across East Lothian. During [...]

Column: Paying tribute to local groups2023-09-20T09:53:31+01:00

Listening to local carers

2023-11-23T12:29:09+00:00

Local carers have met with MSPs Martin Whitfield and Pam Duncan-Glancy to discuss some of the problems disabled teenagers face transitioning from school into further education and work. Ms Duncan-Glancy has introduced a Members’ Bill at Holyrood, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill, to try and help address some of [...]

Listening to local carers2023-11-23T12:29:09+00:00

Visit to Leuchie House

2023-09-21T11:58:32+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has visited North Berwick-based charity Leuchie House for an update on some of its latest developments and future plans. The South Scotland MSP met with the charity's CEO Mark Bevan for a tour of the building and its facilities. This included finding out more about the use of new technology in guests' [...]

Visit to Leuchie House2023-09-21T11:58:32+01:00

Column: Celebrate our fantastic carers

2023-09-21T12:00:06+01:00

This year’s Carers Week is taking place between 5th and 11th June. This is always one of the most welcome and important in the annual calendar of awareness weeks and one I am always keen to support and help promote. It provides the opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the crucial role of unpaid [...]

Column: Celebrate our fantastic carers2023-09-21T12:00:06+01:00

Saying I CARE for Carers Week 2023

2023-09-21T12:47:05+01:00

Ahead of the start of Carers Week 2023, Martin Whitfield MSP is backing the campaign's call for carers across the UK to say I CARE on its website to help others to recognise their caring role and raise awareness of the realities of caring and the challenges faced by carers. Carers organisations and any other [...]

Saying I CARE for Carers Week 20232023-09-21T12:47:05+01:00

Supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2023

2023-09-21T17:34:32+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP is supporting Foster Care Fortnight (15-28 May) the UK’s largest foster care campaign, led by The Fostering Network. Across Scotland, 500 more fostering families are needed and Mr Whitfield is urging constituents to come forward to foster so that more children can be cared for locally. Currently, there are over 90,000 children [...]

Supporting Foster Care Fortnight 20232023-09-21T17:34:32+01:00

Martin backs Young Carers Action Day

2023-10-03T13:55:54+01:00

Today (Wednesday 15th March) is Young Carers Action Day (YCAD). It's an annual campaign day organised by Carers Trust Scotland with the aim of raising awareness of young carers and young adult carers and the immense contribution they make to their families and local communities. YCAD also provides an opportunity to push for improved support [...]

Martin backs Young Carers Action Day2023-10-03T13:55:54+01:00

Thanking kinship carers

2023-10-03T16:33:39+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has thanked kinship carers across the South Scotland region for the incredible role they undertake. Kinship Care Week (13-17 March) aims to increase awareness of the role of Kinship Carers and the challenges they often face. Importantly, it is also an opportunity to celebrate kinship carers for the amazing contribution they make [...]

Thanking kinship carers2023-10-03T16:33:39+01:00
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