Scotland is in the grip of a mental health crisis as new figures reveal almost 1,000 children and young people have been waiting for over a year to begin vital treatment, MSP Graham Simpson has said.
In Lanarkshire, 56 patients have been waiting for over a year and 354 patients have been waiting fo
The UK Government has today, Saturday 28 November, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Fleming House Car Park (G67 1JW) in Cumbernauld.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson says he is delighted that Chancellor Rishi Sunak has committed to £120 million worth of funding for zero emission buses.
Mr Simpson, who his party’s transport spokesman had lobbied intensely behind the scenes to call on the UK Government to deli
New figures have shown that in South Lanarkshire, the number of suicides have risen from 40 in 2018 to 55 in 2019.
More broadly throughout the country, the number of suicides recorded in Scotland increased last year, marking the highest annual total in almost a decade.
Graham Simpson, MSP for Cent
Scottish Conservative candidate Graham Simpson for Central Scotland is backing plans that would ensure South Lanarkshire Council is guaranteed a fair funding deal.
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Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson is calling on South Lanarkshire Council to improve its pavements in East Kilbride to help disabled and blind people get around.
He spoke after meeting disabled resident David Noble who complained about the difficulties of getting around Calderwood on his mobility
This project is badly needed and the SNP need to pull their fingers out and deliver it. It’s essential to Edinburgh and the wider region. Delays at Sheriffhall should be sorted and fast.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Graham Simpson for Central Scotland has called on the SNP to guarantee NHS Lanarkshire will be able to carry out vital operations wherever possible.
The MSP’s call comes after new figures showed that in the last six months between April and September, only 2,7
