UNIVERSITIES MUST PRIORITISE RETENTION AND ACHIEVEMENT SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire, has highlighted the need for universities to focus on retention and achievement as well access when it comes to supporting students from disadvantaged or non-traditional backgrounds. Students from these background are less likely to stay until second year, more likely to obtain... Continue Reading →
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WEEKLY BULLETIN 26TH FEBRUARY – 2ND MARCH
This week, Ruth: Voted for the historic EU Continuity (Scotland) Bill to protect Scotland’s Parliament from a Westminster Tory power-grab Concluded Stage 2 scrutiny of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill On Education Committee, voted to extend continuing care for care leavers until the age of 20
IMPACT OF POVERTY ON ATTAINMENT TO BE EXPLORED BY HOLYROOD COMMITTEE
Holyrood’s Education Committee is set to explore the impact of experiencing poverty on the attainment of young people at school in a new inquiry. The inquiry will also examine the types of interventions taking place across Scotland to mitigate the impacts of poverty - such a free school meals, after school clubs and youth work... Continue Reading →
100% OF IVF PATIENTS IN AYRSHIRE & ARRAN SEEN ON TARGET
Last year 100% of IVF patients in Ayrshire & Arran began treatment within 12 months of referral, beating a key Scottish Government target. Health boards have a target to begin IVF treatment within 12 months for 90% of eligible patients. A total of 70 patients began IVF treatment in Ayrshire & Arran in 2017. Patients... Continue Reading →
SERIOUS THREAT TO PREGNANT EWES FROM FOX HUNTING HOUNDS
Each year during the lambing season, dog walkers and owners are told that they need to take great care and are reminded that it is an offence to allow a dog to worry sheep. Police Scotland and the farming community rightly remind the public that even the sight of a loose dog in a field... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY BULLETIN 19TH-23RD FEBRUARY
This week, Ruth: Held MSP advice surgeries at Bourtreehill and Kilwinning libraries In Education Committee, took evidence from the Commissioner for Fair Access on widening access to education. Ruth asked about the retention of students once they get to university Continued detailed scrutiny of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2. The... Continue Reading →
SNP BUDGET GIVES NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN FUNDING BOOST
EXTRA £19.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES A funding boost delivered by the Scottish Government for NHS Ayrshire & Arran will support frontline health care and help meet new demands across Cunninghame South, SNP MSP for the area, Ruth Maguire, has said. NHS Ayrshire & Arran is set to receive an extra £19.9 million... Continue Reading →
QUICK CREDIT VOUCHER SCHEME ‘GODSEND’ FOR CUSTOMERS FACING FUEL POVERTY
On Tuesday 20th February, MSPs held a debate praising Scottish Power’s Quick Credit voucher Scheme and calling on other energy providers, including E.ON, npower, British Gas, EDF and SSE, to introduce their own schemes. Scottish Power’s Quick Credit voucher scheme offers a £49 non-repayable credit voucher designed to support customers who are referred to foodbanks... Continue Reading →
SNP BUDGET BRINGS FUNDING BOOST FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE
MORE CASH FOR LOCAL SERVICES THANKS TO PROGRESSIVE REFORMS North Ayrshire Council is set to receive a significant funding boost as a result of this year’s SNP Scottish Government budget – with local services in North Ayrshire benefiting from an extra £6.285 million. The SNP’s progressive reforms – which will see 55% of taxpayers pay less... Continue Reading →
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