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Jul 9, 2019
Additional Funding to Tackle Childhood Obesity
Children and young people across Scotland will benefit from £1.7 million of SNP Government funding to support health boards deliver new...
Jun 21, 2019
Scotland - A Good Food Nation
Food and drink are major contributors to Scotland’s economy, worth around £14 billion each year. Our 18,850 food and drink businesses,...
Jun 14, 2019
Scotland Leads the Way to Healthier School Meals
Scotland will become the UK nation to set maximum limits for consumption of red processed meat over a school week, which will also reduce...
May 28, 2019
Working with the British Heart Foundation
Kenneth chats briefly about his work, over many years, with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the Scottish Parliament. Please click...
May 2, 2019
Parkinson's in Scotland
At the debate on Parkinson's in Scotland on Tuesday, Kenneth spoke about some of the work he has been doing to support people affected by...
Apr 26, 2019
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
This Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week (22-28 April), the MS Society Scotland were in the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of...
Apr 1, 2019
Free Personal Care in Scotland Expanded as of 01 April
As of 01 April, the expansion of free personal care to anyone who is assessed as requiring it came into force. The legislation is often...
Mar 29, 2019
Scottish Epilepsy Deaths Study
Last Thursday, Kenneth participated in the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Epilepsy, of which he is Convener. On this occasion, Vice-Convenor...
Mar 18, 2019
SNP Government Prepares for Post-Brexit Cross-border Healthcare
The SNP Government is introducing new legislation to protect Scottish residents who have chosen to access cross-border healthcare in the...
Mar 15, 2019
What should Primary Health Care Look Like in the Future?
For most people primary care is their first point of contact with the National Health Service. Primary care is provided by generalist...
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