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 →
Additional Social Distancing Support in Supermarkets Required for the Visually Impaired
Ruth Maguire MSP has called for extra support to be given to visually impaired people to help follow social distancing guidelines in supermarkets following concerns being raised locally and by leading organisations. This comes after a nationwide survey by the Royal National Institute of Blind People found that three in four people with visual impairments... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Urges Caution as Scottish Government Moves to Phase 1 of Lockdown Exit
Ruth Maguire MSP today echoed the First Minister’s call to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines as the Scottish Government relaxed some of its lockdown measures. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that following a “sustained and unmistakable” decrease in the spread of Covid-19, the Scottish Government has moved into the first phase of its... Continue Reading →
Next Steps for Passengers and Transport Sector
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new guidance for passengers and operators in Scotland which has been produced to help prepare for the lifting of some lockdown restrictions. Today’s travel guidance is published as part of the Transport Transition Plan. It follows the publication of a detailed route map by the Scottish Government regarding next steps... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Routemap to Easing Lockdown
Today in Holyrood, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon addressed the nation to explain the Scottish Government’s routemap that will guide the country out of lockdown. The routemap gives practical examples of what people, organisations and businesses can expect to see change over time. If the evidence shows transmission of COVID-19 is under control and the number... Continue Reading →
Public in North Ayrshire to Have Their Say on Lockdown Restrictions
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged the public in North Ayrshire to have their say as the Scottish Government publishes an update on what life might look like when coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are altered. COVID-19: A Framework for Decision Making says the current lockdown is pushing the number of infectious cases down, but concludes that the virus continues to pose a... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Appeals for Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Journeys as Traffic Increases
Ruth Maguire MSP today echoed the First Minister’s call for the public to exercise restraint and avoid making unnecessary journeys to protect the progress made so far in tackling the coronavirus outbreak. This comes after the First Minister’s daily briefing which indicated a 10 per cent rise in traffic in some towns and cities across... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire: Face Coverings Recommended But Not a Substitute for Social Distancing
Ruth Maguire MSP today echoed advice from the Scottish Government regarding the use of face coverings in enclosed spaces in the fight against COVID-19. The Scottish Government has published new guidance on the wearing of face coverings which suggests there may be some benefit in using them when leaving the house and entering enclosed spaces.... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP “Employers must ensure safety of their workforce”
Cunninghame South MSP Ruth Maguire received confirmation from the Justice Secretary that businesses and employers who continue to fail to implement social distancing regulations could face heavy fines from police. The SNP MSP today sought clarification on what powers Police Scotland have to enforce social distancing measures when dealing with employers potentially putting their staff... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 