Suicide Prevention Week

The past 18 months have been especially difficult and they have placed considerable stress on many. Suicide is preventable. We can all do our bit to look out for warning signs in those close to us. Even if those signs come and go, ask your friend, family member or colleague how they’re doing. Just talking […]

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 […]

PMQs: CORONAVIRUS AND SICK PAY

With Coronavirus cases in the UK rising, workers are understandably worried about being able to take time off work. In the UK, only those who are eligible for statutory sick pay will receive it and they will receive a meagre £94.25 per week. Self-employed workers and those on zero hour contracts are being left to […]

SNP CALL ON BORIS JOHNSON TO EXTEND STATUTORY SICK PAY POLICY

Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on statutory sick pay at Prime Minister’s questions, SNP MP Marion Fellows has urged the UK government to go further and extend the policy. Today Boris Johnson announced that workers who are forced to take sick leave will get statutory sick pay from the first day of their absence, instead of […]

PMQS: Sick Pay and Coronavirus

I am glad that statutory sick pay will be available from day one – not day four – so people do not present at work and risk spreading coronavirus. I hope this policy will remain permanent so that workers with all illnesses are able to take the time off they need to recover. This will […]

COVID-19: MINIMISING RISK

The first case of covid-19 has been confirmed in Scotland. There are some useful steps that you, your family and colleagues can take to minimise the risk to you and those around you. If you are showing symptoms and have visited a hotspot area, STAY AT HOME and call your GP or 111. CLICK HERE […]