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Drummond Begg
@drummondbegg.bsky.social
I am doctor working in NHS and a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Tweeddale West
Wishing you all the best for 2025!
December 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas
December 24, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Spending money is easy, spending it wisely is hard work. Listening to care providers is important. We need to invest in community based care 👇
Scottish Care expresses deep disappointment in the #ScottishBudget. Despite record investment headlines, the glaring lack of targeted support for social care threatens providers, workers, & individuals who access care & support. Action is urgent.

Read our full statement: buff.ly/3OFDUS5
Statement from Scottish Care on the Scottish Budget 2024: initial response
Scottish Care expresses its deep disappointment and frustration at the glaring omission of clear and targeted support for social care in the Scottish Budget.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Every report over the last two decades has recommended that we need more community based generalists (pharmacists, nurses, doctors, carers etc). We have failed to invest wisely in our health and social care services in Scotland. We currently only spend 6% NHS Scotland budget on GP. We can do better.
November 24, 2024 at 10:10 PM