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 [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed this year’s Month of the Military Child. It takes place throughout April and celebrates children and young people from Armed Forces and Veteran families across the globe. Children from Armed Forces families lead unique lives. In particular, they are incredibly geographically mobile and have to face the challenge of interrupted [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday 8th March is No Smoking Day 2023, and Martin Whitfield MSP is supporting this year’s theme, ‘Quit and Win’. No Smoking Day is an annual campaign to celebrate the achievements of those who have successfully quit smoking. Additionally, it encourages people who currently smoke to consider quitting for the benefit of their health, finances [...]
