Local MSP launches Penicuik healthcare survey Monday, 18 November, 2024 Craig Hoy MSP has launched a survey for residents in Penicuik that explores the future of healthcare in the town. The survey comes after local GPs and members of the public raised concerns about access to healthcare and the impact to services as a result of a change to the facilities management charges imposed by NHS Lothian on GPs’ surgeries and health centres. Mr Hoy said: “Rising facility... Local News
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has highlighted the “staggering” increases in the amount of paid overtime being carried out by NHS workers in NHS Lothian 22nd September 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has highlighted the “staggering” increases in the amount of paid overtime being carried out by... Holyrood News
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 9th September 2022 Chairman Dr Katherine Reid has issued the following statement: Queen Elizabeth II was the epitome of service and duty, to this country and a great many others... Speeches
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to patients in the Lothians waiting on key diagnostic tests. 6th September 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to patients in the Lothians waiting on key... Holyrood News
MSP calls for action over “heart-breaking” rise in drug deaths in Midlothian 19th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “heart-breaking” number of lives lost to drugs in Midlothian... Holyrood News
MSP raises “deep alarm” over rise in bullying cases in NHS Lothian 15th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has expressed his “deep alarm” at a rise in bullying cases in NHS Lothian. Figures obtained by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Rise in unplanned pharmacy closures in Midlothian “very dangerous” says MSP 15th August 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has raised concerns about the number of unscheduled and avoidable pharmacy closures that are routinely... Holyrood News
“An open letter from Councillor David Virgo on behalf of the Conservative Group” 15th August 2022 It is always disappointing to see any group of people having to resort to strike action to force a response from politicians or management. Disappointing... Local News
MSP welcomes cost-of-living support for thousands of Midlothian residents 29th July 2022 Craig Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, has strongly welcomed the cost-of-living support payments being delivered by the UK Government. The payments... Holyrood News
MSP encourages community groups to apply for Levelling Up Fund 28th July 2022 CRAIG Hoy, a Conservative MSP for South Scotland, is encouraging Midlothian projects and businesses to bid for a share of the latest round of UK Government... Holyrood News
Amanda Milling: 'We’re delivering our manifesto promises against the odds' 24th November 2020 Amanda Milling, Chairman of the Conservative Party, talks about how we're delivering on our 2019 Manifesto pledges against the odds. National News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
