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. [...]
A new campaign about the menopause to raise awareness and seek better workplace rights, along with supporting improved health and well-being for women in mid-life and beyond, has been welcomed by Martin Whitfield MSP. Launched by retail workers union Usdaw, the campaign aims to help its workplace reps understand more about the menopause, how it [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Commenting on the news that ICU beds at Ayr Hospital are to be closed, despite Health Secretary Humza Yousaf stating just two months ago that there were "absolutely no plans" to move ICU services away from Ayr, Martin Whitfield MSP said: "Coming only weeks after the Health Secretary denied any ICU beds would be lost at [...]
March marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Martin Whitfield MSP is joining parliamentarians from across the UK to help a campaigning charity raise awareness of the key symptoms of ovarian cancer. Target Ovarian Cancer is the national ovarian cancer charity working to save lives and help women diagnosed live their lives to the full. It [...]
