Supporting armed forces children

2023-10-24T10:10:24+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has attended a parliamentary reception showcasing the work of a charity that supports children and young people from armed forces and veteran families. As well as providing support with issues such as mental health and wellbeing, education and financial support, Forces Children Scotland also seeks to ensure that the voices of children [...]

Supporting armed forces children2023-10-24T10:10:24+01:00

Longniddry pupils quiz Martin

2023-10-02T15:33:28+01:00

Pupils at Longniddry Primary School have had an opportunity to quiz one of their local MSPs at the start of their Scottish Parliament topic. Martin Whitfield joined the P7 class to speak about his role as one of the South Scotland MSPs covering East Lothian and answer their questions about parliament and the work of [...]

Longniddry pupils quiz Martin2023-10-02T15:33:28+01:00

Backing ‘Our kids won’t wait’ campaign

2023-10-02T15:34:37+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has lent his support to families of disabled children across Scotland as they tell the Scottish Government “Our kids won’t wait” and demand fairer funding. Gathering outside the Scottish Parliament, families put pressure on the First Minister to reconsider a decision to hold a funding decision at 2016 levels, which Scottish charity [...]

Backing ‘Our kids won’t wait’ campaign2023-10-02T15:34:37+01:00

Dyslexia debate time raised

2023-09-27T09:11:12+01:00

The length of time that has passed since the last debate in government time on the issue of dyslexia has been raised by Martin Whitfield MSP. Mr Whitfield highlighted the issue during Portfolio Question Time. He also confirmed that it has not been debated at all since a members’ business debate in session 5. Cabinet [...]

Dyslexia debate time raised2023-09-27T09:11:12+01:00

Gullane pupils welcomed to Holyrood

2023-09-27T09:11:48+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed a group of P6 and P7 pupils from Gullane Primary School to Holyrood today. The pupils were at the Parliament on an official education visit and had the opportunity to ask MSPs some questions. Martin Whitfield MSP said:  "It was great to meet the P6s and P7s from Gullane Primary [...]

Gullane pupils welcomed to Holyrood2023-09-27T09:11:48+01:00

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

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2023-09-20T09:52:09+01:00

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and charities and campaigners are asking the public to 'wear it gold' during the month and help raise awareness. One way of doing this is by purchasing a gold pin badge from charity Young Lives vs Cancer and wearing it throughout the month. Martin Whitfield MSP has always supported [...]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month2023-09-20T09:52:09+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

Visiting PSG summer club

2023-09-20T14:58:54+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has attended one of the Pennypit Community Development Trust PSG summer club sessions for Friday fruit hunt day. A Prestonpans resident himself, Mr Whitfield has been a strong supporter of the clubs organised by the Pennypit in the PSG and Fa'side areas since they started in 2016. Martin Whitfield MSP said:  "I [...]

Visiting PSG summer club2023-09-20T14:58:54+01:00

Spark the Park play session drop-in

2023-09-20T15:06:31+01:00

Martin Whitfield MSP has attended one of East Lothian Play Association's summer Spark the Park informal play sessions which are taking place on on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays until 11th August. The South Scotland MSP spoke to ELPA staff and volunteers as well as some of the children and families attending the event, which is [...]

Spark the Park play session drop-in2023-09-20T15:06:31+01:00
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