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 [...]
Every March, Marie Curie holds its Great Daffodil Appeal, the charity’s biggest annual fundraiser to support its vital frontline services in Scotland. Marie Curie is here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families and offers expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left. [...]
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has launched a new campaign highlighting the growing risk of people being tipped into debt. CAS estimate that around 460,000 people in Scotland expect to go into debt. Some 644,000 anticipate an increase in their existing debt due to the cost of living crisis. CAS says it is vital to combat [...]
Thursday 9th March is World Kidney Day and Martin Whitfield MSP has backed a parliamentary motion at Holyrood supporting the day and highlighting the importance of good kidney health. The motion also draws attention to kidney disease and the associated mental health repercussions, as well as the physical impact of kidney disease. It also refers [...]
Volunteer Centre East Lothian's Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2023 are now open for nominations. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of volunteers in communities across East Lothian, with every nomination able to be individual or team based. Martin Whitfield MSP is urging county residents and groups to consider recognising a volunteer or team [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is helping to promote this year’s Keep Safe Awareness Day on Wednesday 15th March. Keep Safe is an award-winning partnership between I Am Me Scotland and Police Scotland. It was originally developed to support disabled people to participate in community life, free from fear of harassment and abuse or at times when [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has cut the ribbon at the official opening of Credit Union House, the new headquarters of Capital Credit Union (CCU). Mr Whitfield joined CCU’s President Sonia Johnston and several of the credit union’s friends, partners and supporters at the opening. Capital Credit Union (CCU) was established in 1989 and is one of [...]
The team at the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), Scotland’s all-animal emergency service, have been thanked by Martin Whitfield MSP after reporting a record year of activity in 2022. While attitudes towards animals and their welfare have generally changed for the better since the turn of the century, 2022 was unprecedented [...]
Commenting on SCVO research showing that 61 per cent of voluntary organisations are facing funding challenges due to increases in energy bills and other costs, along with increased demand for their services, Martin Whitfield MSP said: “I know many voluntary sector organisations are struggling to maintain their operations and services, especially due to rising energy [...]
