Public Health Scotland released figures showing that across Scotland there were 151,701 fewer operations scheduled in 2020 compared with 2019, a 44.9%. The number of planned operations in December 2020 dropped by 35.1% compared to December 2019, from 25,791 down to 16,740. Resources are urgently needed to remobilise our NHS so that people are not …
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I support the Our Hearts Are Breaking – Let Us In campaign launched by Care Home Relatives – Scotland. Many people have seen their quality of life deteriorate – there are no words to describe the impact that last year’s isolation has had on care home residents and their relatives.
Work by organisations such as Macmillan Cancer Support has never been more vital. The information, advice and support they provide to people who live with cancer is life-changing. Let’s use #WorldCancerDay2021 as an opportunity to say thank you and support them. https://macmillan.org.uk/donate
Many thanks to End Child Poverty for inviting me to their manifesto launch event & to John Dickie from the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland for being such a great host. Child poverty hinders our communities & impacts on the future of our society. Financial support for low-income families is crucial. To tackle child …
I met with the Bakers Union – shocking to hear that some of their members are not able to buy their own food because of their low salaries. Good discussion on how we can work to ensure quality, affordable food which is locally and sustainably produced and where those who work in our food industry …
Despite all odds, let’s try to enjoy this festive season and take a much needed break from what has been a very tough year. Merry Christmas to everyone!
Last week, we had an excellent briefing from NHS Lothian and we’re given the following information regarding the vaccine rollout. As supply of the Pfizer vaccine is limited, in the first Wave of the vaccination plan which will run until the end of January 2021, we will see the following groups being given priority: Vaccinators …
