KIRSTY JONES: “DEVOTED HER LIFE TO CARING FOR OTHERS”

It is very upsetting to hear that Kirsty Jones, a healthcare support worker in Lanarkshire, has passed away due to covid-19 on Monday. My thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues. Kirsty’s husband, Nigel, said she “devoted her life to caring for others”. From reading the comments from those close to her, Kirsty’s selflessness […]

SOCIAL DISTANCING LEGISLATION STRENGTHENED

Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been extended to protect workers. The adjustments to the regulations include formalising the two metre distancing rules to all businesses that remain open. Businesses that do not take all reasonable measures to enforce those rules could be fIned or ultimately prosecuted. The legislation […]

UPDATE: SQA EXAM RESULTS

Teachers will submit an estimated grade based on a pupil’s performance in each subject across the year which will be checked and validated by the SQA. Awards will be given by the 4th of August. After the 4th of August, a free appeals service will be available to schools and colleges, to allow them to […]

JOB RETENTION SCHEME GOES LIVE

Today, the Job Retention Scheme goes live. There is a useful step-by-step guide for employers to use when making a claim to make sure the application is made properly to prevent delay. The money has come from taxpayers and it must not be abused. Abusing it takes money from the NHS and limits our ability […]

FCO URGED TO BRING BACK SCOTS STUCK ABROAD

Thankfully, my constituent stuck in a remote region of the Amazon has returned. However, this was with no help from the Foreign Office. It was in fact a French Ambassador that managed to get them out. There are still several constituents stranded around the world who need to come home. Many are elderly and have […]

SOCIAL CARER PAYRISE

A much deserved pay rise and improvement to sick pay conditions for those essential workers serving the most vulnerable people in our communities. The Scottish Government is working hard to provide those workers with the PPE they need. If you are a Health or Social Care worker and have PPE issues, email me at marion.fellows.mp@parliament.uk […]