2020 year in review … a year like no other
YEAR IN REVIEW 2020 (2) Hannah Bardell MP – 2020 Year in Review A roundup of the last 12 months in my constituency office and in Westminster – it was indeed a year like no other.
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NHS staff pay rise
Many of us on the SNP benches in Westminster were of course frustrated that the current safety restrictions in parliament meant we could not physically be present in the Commons chamber for a debate of this level of importance. My colleagues Patrick Grady MP and Patricia Gibson MP were present and spoke on the need […]
Read moreCovid-19 Scottish Government updates and press releases
You will find the most up to date information produced by the Scottish Government here – it will be refreshed daily. https://www.gov.scot/publications/ddtf-status-update-from-chair-19-march-2020/ Scottish Government updates and press releases Shielding update 23/07/20 People who have been advised to shield because of Covid-19, will no longer have to do so from 1 August. Those affected will receive […]
Read moreSNP MP CALLS FOR LEGAL RIGHT TO CONSULAR ASSISTANCE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS
SNP MP Hannah Bardell has called for UK citizens to be given a legal right to consular assistance and enshrine a duty of care towards British nationals who face difficulties overseas. The call comes as thousands of British nationals have been stranded around the world due to the coronavirus crisis, with many facing difficulties accessing […]
Read moreCovid-19 – Scotland Cares – national volunteering campaign
National campaign launched for those able to give support A new ‘Scotland Cares’ campaign has been launched to encourage people to volunteer during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While the most important ask for the public remains to stay at home and follow the essential public health guidance, people who are healthy and not at risk […]
Read moreCovid-19 Childcare provision for key workers
Following the decision to close schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings, the Scottish Government has provided guidance to councils on how to define key workers, which includes: health and care workers directly supporting COVID-19 response, life threatening emergency work, critical primary and community care; energy suppliers and teachers and those providing childcare for those at […]
Read moreCovid-19 Education, schools and childcare updates
Updates about what is happening to schools, nurseries, colleges and universities. Guidance available on Parent Club to help with impact of Covid-19 (22/03/20) Advice for parents and carers on managing the impact of Covid-19 on their child’s learning and family life is now available. Following school closures, a new hub of information has been created […]
Read moreCovid-19 UK Government updates
These updates from the UK will be refreshed daily. Government response https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response Coronavirus Action plan https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-action-plan-launched
Read moreCovid-19 Health updates
Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, including social distancing and stay at home advice. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Read moreConstituency update
My constituency surgeries for the rest of March have been cancelled due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19. My team and I are still on hand to help constituents with any issues or concerns they might have, so we are happy to arrange telephone appointments until we can hold surgeries again. Please email hannah.bardell.mp@parliament.uk with […]
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