Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the news that £600,000 has been paid to eligible young carers by the Scottish Government. Over 2000 young carers received a payment between October 2019 and October 2020. The Young Carer Grant is a payment of £305.10 for young people, aged 16, 17 and 18, who spend an average of... Continue Reading →
Assurances Given on Covid Travel Exemptions for Caring Responsibilities
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed reassurances given to local constituents from the First Minister that exemptions to travel restrictions apply to people who have caring responsibilities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the clarification today in the Scottish Parliament following her update on changes to restrictions by local authority area. While the West of Scotland and... Continue Reading →
Standards in Secure Care Overhaul to Improve Children’s Rights
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the development of new national standards for secure care which sets out what support children should expect from professionals when in the community or secure care. The Secure Care Pathway and Standards Scotland ensure support is provided before, during and after care and that the rights of children and young... Continue Reading →
£470,000 for Care Experienced Young People in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, has said new funding from the Scottish Government will help provide targeted support for care experienced young people in North Ayrshire. North Ayrshire Council has been handed £470,400 to invest in projects designed to boost the attainment of local care experienced children and young people. The council will work with Chief... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Phased Return to Care Home Visits
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed guidance published by the Scottish Government that will enable care home residents to receive visitors outdoors. The change in lockdown guidance comes into effect from 3 July on the condition that care homes meet strict criteria and keep infection control measures in place. A care home will only be able... Continue Reading →
Over 2,700 Carers in North Ayrshire to Receive Top-Up Financial Support
More than 2,700 carers in North Ayrshire are due to benefit from a one-off payment during the coronavirus pandemic. The Scottish Government has revealed plans to invest £19.2million to provide further support to Scottish carers during the COVID-19 crisis. If approved by parliament, around 83,000 eligible carers across Scotland will get an extra £230.10 through... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Children's Respite Charity
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has thrown support behind a local charity which aims to provide vital respite breaks to children with terminal and life altering illnesses. The Whiteleys Retreat, is based in a converted farm in Alloway and was opened in September 2018 thanks to the efforts of supporters and volunteers throughout Ayrshire.... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Backing to Children’s Respite Charity
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has thrown support behind a local charity which aims to provide vital respite breaks to children with terminal and life altering illnesses. The Whiteleys Retreat, is based in a converted farm in Alloway and was opened in September 2018 thanks to the efforts of supporters and volunteers throughout Ayrshire.... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 