Martin Whitfield MSP is backing a call for co-ordinated action to improve care and support for people living with a neurological condition in Scotland. Neurological conditions affect the brain, spine or nervous system - and about 1 in 6 people in Scotland live with one. They are the third biggest cause of illness in Scotland, [...]
Since the Scottish Borders RNID Near You service was launched in February, the team has been busy recruiting volunteers and setting up their monthly hearing loss drop-in sessions, which are now set to launch. At these free sessions, RNID's friendly volunteers can help with: Information on hearing loss and tinnitus, Maintenance of NHS hearing aids [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is urging communities and organisations in South Scotland to get involved in this year's Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day (15th June) is a UK-wide campaign to highlight the importance of clean air and reducing air pollution. The Clean Air Day Scotland campaign is delivered in partnership with Environmental Protection Scotland. This [...]
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 [...]
The requirement for children with a disability, and specifically those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), to receive special care in education has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP. The South Scotland MSP raised the issue during Portfolio Question Time, asking the Cabinet Secretary for Education to explain how the [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has joined pupils from schools in the Scottish Borders and other MSPs outside the Scottish Parliament to celebrate this year’s Walk to School Week. Walk to School Week (15 to 19 May) is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each [...]
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness month and Martin Whitfield MSP is backing a charity’s campaign to help highlight the symptoms of bladder cancer and overcome any barriers to seeking medical advice. Fight Bladder Cancer reports that one of the main barriers in the timely diagnosis of bladder cancer is related to the symptoms. Symptoms and [...]
At the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), Martin Whitfield MSP is sharing the findings of new Mental Health Foundation research on anxiety and promoting the support available to help people cope with it. The research found that 58 per cent of adults experienced anxiety affecting their daily lives in the past fortnight. [...]
Ahead of the start of Scottish Bus Week (22-28 May), Martin Whitfield MSP is highlighting the vital role of local bus services. The week promotes the part buses can play as a solution for tackling many of the challenges we face. These include improving our health, tackling inequalities and climate change, creating green jobs and [...]
An East Lothian-based art therapy charity’s unique participation in this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show has been highlighted in a motion tabled at the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP. Teapot Trust is the only Scottish charity to have won the opportunity to display a garden at the show, which gets underway [...]
