Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative Health spokesman, has raised concerns over the reduction in staff working in NHS Lothian between March 2018 and March 2019. Continue reading Briggs concern over NHS Lothian staffing levels
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Mesh implants: Holyrood Committee calls for halt
A Holyrood committee is calling on the Scottish Government to halt the use of mesh procedures in Scotland, until there is confidence in the findings of the Independent Review set up to examine the controversial procedure. Continue reading Mesh implants: Holyrood Committee calls for halt
Smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian drop over last five years
The number of smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian has reached a record low – and Tory health spokesman Miles Briigs MSP says that’s because complacency has set in. Continue reading Smoking cessation attempts in NHS Lothian drop over last five years
NHS Lothian has longest A&E waiting times
“Jeane Freeman should acknowledge the link between our GP crisis and the increased pressure on A&E services.” – Miles Briggs MSP
Following the recent announcement that A&E waiting targets have not been met for a year, there has been growing pressure on SNP Ministers to take action. Continue reading NHS Lothian has longest A&E waiting times
Successful bid to save rare Scottish wildflower
A rare, iconic plant of the Caledonian pine forest, found only in a handful of woodlands in the Highlands of Scotland, is thriving, thanks to the efforts of two conservation charities. Continue reading Successful bid to save rare Scottish wildflower
World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
The World Press Photo Exhibition showcases more than 100 of the most compelling and powerful examples of photojournalism taken over the course of 2017. The free exhibition is on display from Wednesday 1 August – Saturday 25 August 2018. Continue reading World’s best press pictures come to the Scottish Parliament
First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people announced
In a landmark participation project, children and young people will have the opportunity to scrutinise the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, as First Minister’s Question Time is taken out of Holyrood and across Scotland. Continue reading First ever First Minister’s Question Time for children and young people announced
Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
Westminster’s Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today publishes its report Devolution and Exiting the EU: Reconciling Differences and Building Strong Relationships, and sets out how the UK government must re-think devolution in the UK as the UK leaves the EU. Continue reading Brexit demands devolution rethink, says Westminster Committee
St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’
Miles Briggs MSP has written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Jeane Freeman, to seek assurances that she is committed to reinstating the 24/7 model for the Children’s Ward at St. John’s Hospital. Continue reading St John’s Children’s Ward: update ‘by end of summer’
Sure bet: Briggs praises William Hill Prostate Cancer awareness initiative
A campaign to raise awareness about a disease which kills almost 1000 men a year in Scotland has been congratulated by the Scottish Conservatives Health Spokesman Miles Briggs.
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