RADIO LAW RELAUNCH

Radio Law based at University Hospital Wishaw are relaunching on Monday 27th April. Tune in then. They are seeking to provide a link between patients and staff in hospitals with their loved ones outside. Much needed at this time. You can get in touch to give someone a shout out. Hopefully the sun will be shining […]

LOCAL PEOPLE STEP UP

‘Good stuff from Gopi for NHS’ People like Mr Ageer and his family are demonstrating the importance of community. In the midst of this pandemic, we must all see to do what we can to support one another – especially our frontline workers. This can be small things like following the government’s advice to stay […]

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 […]

LATEST NHS ADVICE

If you seek health advice, the following steps should be taken: • Patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms are now asked to dial NHS 24 on 111, day or night, if their symptoms worsen or do not improve after seven days. • Please do not call your GP or go to the surgery. If you require […]

NEW ADVICE: MINIMISING RISK

The UK and Scottish Governments have updated their advice to combat the Corona Virus epidemic. People should work from home where possible and avoid unnecessary travel – except for exercise and shopping for food. As a result, as a duty of care to my constituency staff, my Motherwell office will be closed and staff will […]

UK BUDGET TODAY

Scotland – our people, communities and services – have suffered under a decade of Tory austerity. With today’s budget, it is expected that it will continue. The Scottish Government Budget 2020-21 is still 2.8% (£840 million) lower in real terms compared to 2010-11. The £1.2bn extra next financial year will not reverse the £13.9bn of […]