Tag: scottish parliament

Scots parliament guest speaker says: ‘Swimming should be prescribed to improve health’

News

Ivan Prothero - May 9, 2023

A SCOTTISH parliament guest speaker has told an influential group of MSPs how encouraging the population to take up the sport could transform Scotland’s health. Expert...

Scots Parliamentary Cross Party Group calls for better links between mental health services

Business

Ivan Prothero - January 27, 2023

SCOTTISH Parliamentary Cross Party Group research shows that services supporting people with mental health problems should be better connected to ensure those seeking help...

Campaigners say announcement on assisted dying bill is “saddening”

Health

Douglas Simpson - October 10, 2022

AN EXPERT on disability policy says he’s “saddened” by an announcement, on World Mental Health Day, that a bill to permit 'assisted dying' will...

“Just…why?” American goes viral with critic of Scottish Parliament building

News

Iona Young - March 17, 2021

AN AMERICAN woman has gone viral after critiquing the Scottish Parliament building and describing it as having "one of the most confusing exteriors" she...

Electricians urged for their voices to be heard ahead of bill to regulate their profession and could bring £58m to Scotland – Business News...

Business

John Glover - October 30, 2020

AN MSP has urged electricians to have their voices heard ahead of a bill that would recognise electricians as a regulated professions which would...

The First Minister has pledged to “champion” walking after seeing inspirational photography exhibition

Scottish News

John Glover - February 3, 2020

THE FIRST Minister has pledged to "champion" everyday walking after seeing a photography exhibition that showcases its benefits. Nicola Sturgeon was among the dozens of...

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