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 […]
SNP URGE UK GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT CHILDREN SLIDING INTO POVERTY Campaigning SNP MP Marion Fellows has urged the UK government to provide an additional standard payment for parents-with-care not receiving child maintenance support (CMS) after a rise in child poverty in the UK and the economic impact of Coronavirus. The MP for Motherwell and Wishaw […]
I have been writing to a number of employers regarding covid-19 and the safety of their workers. Some cases have been shocking. Help the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) gather info on employer practices by completing the survey below. #SaveJobsSaveLives The STUC has also been producing a range of advice as the COVID-19 crisis has been unfolding, such […]
A new payment system is being set up for parents and carers of pupils who receive free school meals. You will be sent a message twice a week from the council, which will include a voucher code for £10 (£20 per child per week). The voucher can be redeemed at any shop with Pay Point […]
I have formed a support directory to help people get through the covid-19 pandemic with minimal hardship and impact to their welfare. Click here to go to the Covid-19 Support Directory.
Two types of grant are now available to ratepayers: • a one-off £10,000 grant to ratepayers of small businesses • a one-off grant of £25,000 available to retail, hospitality and leisure business ratepayers with a rateable value between £18,001 and £50,999. You can apply for these through your local authority. You can apply to North […]