New Routes Home Protest Wednesday, 22 November, 2023 For years I have been working with Tracey Gibbon to help her son, Kyle, who has been in Carstairs for 14 years. It is a national scandal that there are still hundreds of autistic people and people with learning disabilities being held in hospitals across Scotland. Last week I raised a question to the First Minister on what work is doing to get patients like Kyle, who should not have been there in... Holyrood News
Deeside and Upper Donside Strategic Needs Assessment CLOSES TODAY 8th July 2022 The Deeside and Upper Donside Strategic Needs Assessment survey closes today. Please complete the survey if you have not already participated, and encourage... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Autism and Learning Disability Commissioner’s Office in Scotland: Survey 5th July 2022 The National Autistic Society Scotland and Scottish Autism have launched an online survey to gather views of autistic people, families and professionals on the... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Vandalism of local charity SensationALL 23rd June 2022 It’s absolutely sickening and despicable that a vandalism attack was carried out at SensationALL (SCO43156) . It’s appalling to think someone could do this... Local News
MND Awareness Day with River Dee Radio 21st June 2022 Today is MND Awareness Day which helps to raise awareness of motor neurone disease around the world. I was grateful to speak with River Dee Radio about MND, a... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Nominations for The Northern Star Business Awards 20th June 2022 Nominations for The Northern Star Business Awards are now open! These awards recognise the exceptional accomplishments of organisations across the North-east... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Consultation on New Pharmacy in Westhill 16th June 2022 NHS Grampian and A&L Porter Ltd are undertaking a consultation for a proposed new pharmacy on Venture Drive in Westhill. Public consultation is open until... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Lyme Disease Awareness 6th June 2022 A reminder that whilst unfortunately ticks have become a year-round threat as a result of climate change, with milder winters extending the tick season, as we... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Salmon Decline in the River Dee 8th April 2022 I’ve recently heard from many constituents, businesses and associations in my constituency who are concerned about the rapidly decreasing numbers of salmon in... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards Nominations Close FRIDAY 29th March 2022 Nominations are still open for the 2022 Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards - but they close soon on 1st April! This is a fantastic way to celebrate our unsung... Local News