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MP saddened by news of care home deaths

MP saddened by news of care home deaths

MP saddened by news of care home deaths

16 April 2020

"This is an incredibly serious situation."


MSP urges people not to ignore warnings as A&E figures plummet

MSP urges people not to ignore warnings as A&E figures plummet

MSP urges people not to ignore warnings as A&E figures plummet

15 April 2020

Figures for the week ending April 5 show that 92.7 per cent of people were seen and treated within four hours.


Call for greater transparency in the beef chain

Call for greater transparency in the beef chain

Call for greater transparency in the beef chain

15 April 2020

Union writes to UK Government calling for action to deliver better price transparency.


MP voices concern over Covid-19 impact on care homes

MP voices concern over Covid-19 impact on care homes

MP voices concern over Covid-19 impact on care homes

14 April 2020

Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid has written to health chiefs over shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) in care homes.


Scottish Government steps in to help vital charities

Scottish Government steps in to help vital charities

Scottish Government steps in to help vital charities

12 April 2020

The Unforgotten Forces consortium which is made up of 16 separate charities will receive £250,000 for the next three years to help with their work.


Police Scotland hands out over 500 fines to rule breakers

Police Scotland hands out over 500 fines to rule breakers

Police Scotland hands out over 500 fines to rule breakers

10 April 2020

Chief constable Iain Livingstone gave the current statistics as he spoke for the first time at First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus briefing.


Banff and Buchan MP welcomes UK funding support for charities

Banff and Buchan MP welcomes UK funding support for charities

Banff and Buchan MP welcomes UK funding support for charities

09 April 2020

A multi-million pound funding package will help keep charities in Scotland afloat through the Covid-19 pandemic.


Airbnb shut down rentals during lockdown

Airbnb shut down rentals during lockdown

Airbnb shut down rentals during lockdown

09 April 2020

Following pressure from politicians it will now not be possible to book a stay on Airbnb in the United Kingdom during the current lockdown.


Extra hardship payments for students

Extra hardship payments for students

Extra hardship payments for students

08 April 2020

Emergency funds are being offered during the coronavirus outbreak.


Aberdeenshire SNP group elects new leader

Aberdeenshire SNP group elects new leader

Aberdeenshire SNP group elects new leader

08 April 2020

Councillor Gwyneth Petrie, who represents Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford, has been elected to the position.


Banff and Buchan MP supports World Parkinson’s Day

Banff and Buchan MP supports World Parkinson’s Day

Banff and Buchan MP supports World Parkinson’s Day

07 April 2020

David Duguid has made a personal appeal for people to mark the event this weekend by learning more about the condition.


MSP welcomes new support for fish processors

MSP welcomes new support for fish processors

MSP welcomes new support for fish processors

06 April 2020

A new £10 million pound scheme created by the Scottish Government to help seafood processors was welcomed by Stewart Stevenson.


Health Secretary’s ‘thank you’ to those supporting the NHS

Health Secretary’s ‘thank you’ to those supporting the NHS

Health Secretary’s ‘thank you’ to those supporting the NHS

06 April 2020

Almost 10,000 people, including more than 4700 health care staff, have so far come forward to offer the NHS in Scotland their skills and expertise.


Chief Medical Officer resigns from the Scottish Government

Chief Medical Officer resigns from the Scottish Government

Chief Medical Officer resigns from the Scottish Government

05 April 2020

Dr Catherine Calderwood confirmed her resignation after being pictured breaking guidelines for staying at home.


Local services begin deliveries for vulnerable residents in the north-east

Local services begin deliveries for vulnerable residents in the north-east

Local services begin deliveries for vulnerable residents in the north-east

05 April 2020

Those at highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus began to receive deliveries of essentials in a scheme organised by Aberdeenshire Council.


New home safety campaign to ease pressure on the NHS is backed by local MSPs

New home safety campaign to ease pressure on the NHS is backed by local MSPs

New home safety campaign to ease pressure on the NHS is backed by local MSPs

02 April 2020

Gillian Martin and Stewart Stevenson have lent their backing to efforts to avoid adding extra pressure on hospitals during the pandemic


MSP welcomes greater support for GP Practices

MSP welcomes greater support for GP Practices

MSP welcomes greater support for GP Practices

02 April 2020

A additional funding of £15 million will help support GP Practices dealing with extra pressures during Covid-19.


Deadline to deliver 1140 funded childcare hours in Aberdeenshire removed

Deadline to deliver 1140 funded childcare hours in Aberdeenshire removed

Deadline to deliver 1140 funded childcare hours in Aberdeenshire removed

31 March 2020

Ministers have laid an order in the Scottish Parliament to revoke the statutory duty, allowing local authorities to focus on the pandemic response.


Banff and Buchan MSP welcomes measures to protect rent payers from eviction

Banff and Buchan MSP welcomes measures to protect rent payers from eviction

Banff and Buchan MSP welcomes measures to protect rent payers from eviction

30 March 2020

Stewart Stevenson welcomed the announcement that rent payers are to be given extra measures to protect them during the pandemic.


MP welcomes support for self-employed

MP welcomes support for self-employed

MP welcomes support for self-employed

28 March 2020

David Duguid has welcomed new measures announced by the UK Chancellor


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