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Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has commented on the latest drug-related deaths figures published today by the National Records of Scotland (NRS). These statistics cover drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2019. Stuart said: “The NRS report makes for sobering reading as there were 1,264 drug-related deaths in Scotland last year – the largest […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has shown his delight that around 34,000 staff members in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be recognised for the hard work and sacrifice they have shown during the COVID-19 pandemic by receiving a bonus of £500 from the SNP Scottish Government. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced all NHS staff would receive the bonus […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has reiterated the need for a new-build hospital in Inverclyde. Speaking during Jamie Greene MSP’s Member’s Debate on the ICU at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH), Stuart made clear his view that the next local capital project should be a new hospital – as this would deliver better outcomes […]
Read More…In a letter to Stuart McMillan MSP, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman MSP has confirmed that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are not closing the two ICU beds at the IRH. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP wrote to the Health Secretary and the Chief Executive of NHSGGC following continued concerns from the public about the […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has welcomed the news that NHS dentistry services in Scotland are to resume next month after being halted due to COVID-19. In plans announced at Holyrood on Monday [12 October], the Public Health Minister, Joe FitzPatrick MSP, said that the Scottish Government’s understanding of COVID-19 transmission in dental […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has received confirmation from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the First Minister that the Intensive Care Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital is not closing. The local SNP MSP put several questions to the health board in light of reports that staff were told on 1 October that the unit was to […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has questioned NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde about reports of the ITU unit at the IRH closing. Commenting, Stuart said: “I was shocked the read the article in the Greenock Telegraph about the closure of the ITU at the IRH. I suspected the usual scare story of the […]
Read More…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 […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP asked an FMQ today about reports that the highest proportion of positive COVID-19 tests is among young adults. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP went on to ask whether the Scottish Government would consider tougher fines for hosts of house parties. The First Minister said: “More recently, the 18-39 year age group has […]
Read More…The Scottish Parliament’s Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee (DPLR Committee) are due to consider Stuart McMillan MSP’s Member’s Bill on Tuesday 15 September. The Greenock and Inverclyde MSP’s Bill, Liability for NHS Charges (Treatment of Industrial Disease) (Scotland) Bill, aims to enable Scottish Ministers to recoup NHS costs back in cases of industrial disease […]
Read More…FREE, ANONYMOUS APP WILL HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AND SAVE LIVES SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has urged people in Inverclyde to download the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app – to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and support the easing of lockdown restrictions. The app can be downloaded onto phones here and will let […]
Read More…The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee has issued a Call for Views on the Liability for NHS Charges (Treatment of Industrial Disease) (Scotland) Bill, lodged by Stuart McMillan MSP. The call for views will run until Wednesday 30 September 2020. You can take part in the consultation here. Commenting, Stuart said: “Following my Bill’s […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde visited Port Glasgow High School today [Monday 10 August] ahead of pupils in Inverclyde returning to the classroom from Wednesday 12 August. Stuart welcomed the preparations that the school has made for teachers and pupils returning after COVID-19, and saw first-hand that everyone’s safety was at the forefront […]
Read More…LOCAL MSP PRAISES SNP GOVERNMENT’S AMBITIOUS ‘SPACES FOR PEOPLE’ INITIATIVE MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde, Stuart McMillan, has said that £585,000 for Inverclyde Council will help normalise the increasing number of people walking or cycling in the local area. In partnership with Sustrans Scotland, the SNP Government has now awarded nearly £30 million to pop-up […]
Read More…SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has welcomed figures outlining the scale of Scottish Government funding to tackle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of £3.8 billion in extra spending to tackle coronavirus, the Scottish Government has committed to a £350 million package of emergency funding for communities to help tackle harms caused by the […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has welcomed the news that £300,000 worth of Scottish Government funding will go towards supporting young carers across Scotland during the pandemic. This support is part of the £350 million communities funding to help people and communities affected by COVID-19. Young Scot will receive £200,000 to provide online subscriptions and e-vouchers for […]
Read More…The National Records of Scotland have published new data that breaks down the number of COVID-19 related deaths by age group and by local authority area. Of the 106 COVID-19 deaths in Inverclyde, 96 were people aged 65 and over. Local MSP Stuart McMillan has therefore urged older people to continue to follow social distancing […]
Read More…A mobile unit carrying out COVID-19 testing is due to open in Greenock next week, but local MSP Stuart McMillan has stressed that this unit should serve every town in the area to ensure all eligible Inverclyde residents can access testing. Inverclyde Council made the announcement last Thursday (15 May) and say the unit will […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP has welcomed the news that Inverclyde Council has paid out more than £6.7million in grants to local businesses. A total of 600 businesses in the area have benefitted from support put in place by the Scottish Government to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scottish Government has also announced extra […]
Read More…Local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has welcomed an initial £785,000 funding to help the social care sector in Inverclyde deal with the financial implications of coronavirus. The Scottish Government confirmed the funding as part of a £50 million package for the sector across the country. The funding will help address immediate challenges faced in the […]
Read More…MSP PRAISES VITAL WORK DONE BY CARERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Around 1,590 carers in Inverclyde 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 […]
Read More…SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES UPDATE ON “LIFE BEYOND LOCKDOWN” SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has urged the people of Inverclyde 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 […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has paid tribute to local frontline workers during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on International Workers’ Memorial Day (Tuesday 28 April 2020). During his almost 13 years as an MSP, Stuart has worked alongside Action on Asbestos (formerly Clydeside Action on Asbestos) to improve the support given to […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde has called on businesses producing non-essential items or providing non-essential services to close – especially if they cannot enable their staff to work from home or abide by social distancing guidelines. The local MSP has received a high volume of correspondence from constituents who feel like their role […]
Read More…Stuart McMillan MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament. Meeting with staff and volunteers from Marie Curie, Stuart was interested to hear about care and support provided to people living with terminal illness in Scotland. Marie Curie supported over 7,500 people […]
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