The Scottish Government have announced updated guidance for parent and baby groups which increases the number of adults who are allowed to attend, subject to certain conditions. Following the publication of updated public health advice, groups will now allow up to ten adults to attend groups where all children are under 12 months old. The... Continue Reading →
New Bill to Offer More Protection for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the publication of a new bill which, if passed by Parliament, will give powers to police and courts to remove suspected abusers from victims ’homes and ban them from re‑entering. The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill will also allow social landlords to end or transfer a tenancy of a... Continue Reading →
Flu Vaccine to Be Offered to More People This Year
Ruth Maguire MSP has urged people who are eligible for the free flu vaccination to take up the offer to protect themselves and others and help the NHS avoid additional pressure over the winter period. More people than ever are being offered the vaccine this year to address the additional risk posed by coronavirus (COVID-19).... Continue Reading →
“Perfect Storm” Brewing for Job Losses With One Month Left Of Furlough Scheme
Ruth Maguire MSP has reiterated calls from the SNP for the UK Government to extend the furlough scheme. Today marks exactly one month until the scheme ends which has prompted warnings of ‘a perfect storm’ of job losses, business closures and households affected. In a letter to the Chancellor - signed by all SNP MPs... Continue Reading →
New Grant Announced to Support People Who Have to Self-Isolate
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a new grant for people on low incomes which allows them to receive £500 if asked to self-isolate. The new Self-Isolation Support Grant will help those who would lose income if they needed to self-isolate, such as those unable to carry out their work from home. This grant is for... Continue Reading →
Extra Funding to Help Health and Social Care Services in North Ayrshire Respond to Pandemic
Health and social care services in North Ayrshire are to receive an additional £38 million from the SNP Government to support the local response to the Coronavirus pandemic and prepare for winter. The extra funding has been allocated to help local services meet COVID-19 related costs such as additional staffing or sickness expenditure, enhanced infection... Continue Reading →
Community Groups Asked for Ideas to Tackle Inequality Following Covid
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged local organisations and community groups to share ideas which are being gathered to drive a fairer economy in the wake of the Covid pandemic. The Scottish Government are looking for groups to share ideas and evidence based on their experiences of responding to the pandemic, and their engagement with people... Continue Reading →
First Home Fund to Reopen In 2021 After Pilot Success
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s intentions to reopen the pilot First Home Fund after the scheme has helped thousands to enter the housing market. The new scheme has been particularly popular since the housing market reopened in June, and is expected to support over 8,000 households into home ownership by the end... Continue Reading →
Additional Accommodation Guidance for Students Published
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed additional guidance published for people living in student accommodation. While students are encouraged to remain on campus following measures implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus, those who wish to return home on a permanent basis are now permitted to do so. Students who opt to do this have... Continue Reading →
£24 Billion Infrastructure Plan Aims to Boost Jobs
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of its £24 billion Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) which aims to support tens of thousands of jobs. Covering the five year period between 2021-22 to 2025-26, the Plan will help stimulate Scotland’s green economic recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It includes investment to decarbonise... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 