Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which will allow people in hospital who do not have Covid-19 to have a designated visitor. Until 13 July, hospital visits during the pandemic had only been permitted in limited essential circumstances. These included where a patient is reaching end-of-life, where a patient needs... Continue Reading →
Views Sought from North Ayrshire Residents on Video Health Consultations
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged North Ayrshire residents to give their opinions on video consultations for health and social care. NHS Ayrshire and Arran are seeking feedback on Near Me, a video consultation system used to remotely offer clinical advice. This method of consultation in Scotland has rapidly escalated since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Prior... Continue Reading →
What to Expect if You’re Called by an NHS Contact Tracer
Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy, Test and Protect, is now live across the country. Test and Protect will help us gradually change the restrictions that help to suppress COVID-19 so society can adapt to a new normal. If you experience any one of the symptoms - a high temperature, a... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Plans for Gradual Resumption of NHS Services
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed news that NHS Scotland will begin to resume services which have been suspended, delayed or deferred due to the Covid-19 outbreak. NHS Ayrshire and Arran have begun preparations to gradually resume elective procedures while continuing to protect urgent, emergency and maternity care. Over the coming weeks, limited clinical procedures will... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs Budget to Deliver for Scotland
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2020/21– securing a cash boost for NHS Ayrshire and Arran, investment in vital public services in North Ayrshire, and a more progressive tax system. The amended budget delivers on key issues raised by all parties in the parliament – and will see... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Gives Support to Chronic Illness Charity
Ruth Maguire MSP gave her support to an awareness campaign by the British Lymphology Society in the Scottish Parliament this week. The BLS’ hosted an exhibition inside the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of Lymphoedema, a chronic condition which causes swelling, skin and tissue changes in addition to a predisposition to infection. It most commonly... Continue Reading →
7516 Baby Boxes Delivered by SNP Government in Ayrshire and Arran
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has hailed the success of the Scottish Government Baby Box scheme – as new figures revealed that 7516 of families in Ayrshire and Arran have benefitted from a Baby Box. Across Scotland, over 120,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered since April 2017. Scotland’s Baby Box contains a selection of clothes, as... Continue Reading →
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