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
Wash your hands, cover your face, make space: the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures 31st July 2020 Wash your hands, cover your face, make space. These are the next steps in our plan for lockdown measures. National News
Police Forces Bolstered Across England and Wales 30th July 2020 We have announced that over 4,300 police officers have joined the police since we launched our major recruitment drive in September 2019. National News
One Year On: Delivering on the people's priorities 24th July 2020 A year ago today the Prime Minister stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street for the first time, and set out his vision for how we would unite and level up... National News
A pay rise for public sector workers 21st July 2020 We’ve announced that almost 900,000 public sector workers, including doctors, teachers and police officers, will see above-inflation pay rises. National News
Meet our new MPs: Jo Gideon, Stoke-on-Trent Central 16th July 2020 Our new MPs represent the future of our Party. Read here to meet Jo Gideon, our new MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central. National News
Matt Hancock answers your questions 13th July 2020 Your questions answered by Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. National News
