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 [...]
The 2023 Scottish College Awards, delivered by CDN, are now open for entries and Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging colleges in his region and across Scotland to participate. The Awards recognise the talent, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and their learners, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate the innovation taking place in colleges [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has pledged his support for NUS Scotland’s #FightingForStudents campaign on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Scotland’s students. The South Scotland MSP met with the President of NUS Scotland, Ellie Gomersall, to discuss the issue and hear more about how increased energy bills, rent and other living costs are hitting students [...]
As a parent and teaching professional, I have always been passionate about children’s rights and sought to empower children and young people on decisions that affect their lives and futures. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was a landmark piece of legislation on children’s rights, passed unanimously by [...]
Pupils in the P4-7 class at Saltoun Primary School have welcomed Martin Whitfield MSP to one of their lessons to assist with their work on parliament and democracy. The South Scotland MSP joined the class for a Q&A on his role as an MSP and the way the Scottish Parliament works, although the questions covered [...]
P7 pupils from Longniddry Primary School were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP today as part of their official visit at Holyrood. The pupils received a tour of the parliament building before participating in a question and answer session. The Parliament’s education service delivers education sessions to over 22,000 Scottish pupils every [...]
