The Scottish Government is now consulting on how we can improve prescribing and support for chronic pain from 2026 to 2029. If you have experience of this - personally or as a carer - I’d encourage you to take part and share your views.

Read and respond here:
consult.gov.scot/pharmacy-and...

If you, a neighbour, friend or relative could benefit from a free call-blocking device, email:

tradingstandards@stirling.gov.uk

Numbers are limited, so please act quickly if this could help.

🔗 Read the full motion:
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

Delivered by the Forth Valley & Lomond YLAG, the fund supports those living, working or volunteering in rural areas.
Apply: www.fvl.org.uk/youth-lag/
Follow: @fvlyouthactiongroup on Instagram for updates.

No need to apply – Social Security Scotland will send letters to all eligible carers. This is extra support only available in Scotland, delivered with dignity, fairness and respect.
📞 Contact: 0800 182 2222
🔗 More info: www.mygov.scot/help-if-your...

Since 2007 I’ve campaigned for Scotland matches to be granted Crown Jewel status - so they’re protected for free-to-air broadcast. That campaign continues.

📺 Watch my full committee contribution here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xko...

The removal of stops in Menstrie and Clackmannan will make it harder — and in some cases impossible — for older or disabled residents to attend appointments.

I’ve called for an urgent review to ensure communities aren’t left behind.

In contrast, the SNP Government has protected universal winter heating payments in Scotland.

Pensioners in Clackmannanshire & Dunblane can be assured they’ll continue receiving support — regardless of Westminster uncertainty.

898 meters remain in Clackmannanshire and over 2,100 across Stirling Council.

Replacement is free — residents should contact their energy supplier now.

I’ve called for a delay or full compensation, but action is needed now.

In Clackmannanshire, carers have received £1,077,145 through 145 successful applications. Also, in the Stirling Council area carers have received £1,140,980 through 180 applications.