Green MSP Alison Johnstone has expressed her concern Following the news released by the Raptor Persecution UK blog that a peregrine falcon had been found dead in the Pentland Hills. Continue reading Pentland Peregrine Poisoned: Johnstone seeks answers
The partial closure of a vital children’s ward is set to continue “indefinitely” – after the SNP admitted its staff recruitment crisis was to blame. Continue reading “Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’
Assessments for disability support will be carried out by Social Security Scotland, fully supported by public sector healthcare professionals – and people will be given greater choice and flexibility over their assessments. Continue reading Social Security Scotland to deliver disability assessments
Housing statistics published by the government yesterday point to a worrying decrease in sheltered housing says a Green MSP. Continue reading Sheltered housing in worrying decline, says Wightman
Alison Johnstone, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, has expressed concern at the high level of delayed discharges – people stuck in hospital beds awaiting social care. Continue reading Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels
The publication of the Scottish Household Survey, showing that satisfaction in public services is at its lowest since the survey began in 2007, is further evidence of the urgent need for councils to be given tax powers, says a Green MSP. Continue reading Green MSP points to plummet in public services satisfaction
Scottish Greens housing and local government spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP (above) has renewed his call for a broader review of non-domestic rates, as the Scottish Government launches a consultation on plans for legislation. Continue reading Business Rates consultation: Review remit ‘flawed’, warns Wightman
Scottish Greens Social Security spokesperson Alison Johnstone MSP has called on the Scottish Government to pay urgent attention to a new report from the MS Society which highlights the negative impact of disability welfare reforms on people with Multiple Sclerosis. Continue reading A Step Too Far: Scottish Government must heed report on disability benefits, say Greens
Scotland can and should go further in rolling out free personal care, a Green MSP has said, as ministers move a step closer to implementing Frank’s Law. Continue reading Frank’s Law: Greens call for free personal care rollout
Expert recommendations to make school food and drink even healthier are being consulted on by the Scottish Government. John Swinney says standards are already high but the Scottish Greens say more is needed to encourage healthy eating. Continue reading Please, sir: we want some more – healthier school food guidance not enough, say Greens
