The consultation period for my bill to prevent the harmful use of restraint and seclusion closes today. There is still time to share your views and you can do that here: Proposed Restraint and Seclusion Prevention in Schools Scotland Bill | Scottish Parliament Website Every child deserves to be safe and included in school. My bill suggests that we can do that by: Thanks to everyone who has already submitted a response over the course of the consultation period....

Visit to intradrive  At the end of last week, I had the exciting opportunity to visit intradrive and learn more about the exciting technology they’ve been developing in Edinburgh. The team have been working on developing high performance e-mobility powertrain technology, using a circular economy model.  Thanks for letting me come down and test drive the new models! Visit to Abertay University  I was delighted to be in sunny Dundee this week to see the innovative work going on in our higher education...

Five things I did this week A visit to the Royal Edinburgh Infirmary Thrombectomy treatment is extremely beneficial for stroke patients and can dramatically improve their health outcomes. It was great to visit the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s stroke unit on Wednesday morning, to learn all about the service they provide. Unfortunately, due to restricted budgets, Thrombectomy procedures are not available 24/7 in Edinburgh. This means that many patients are unable to access vital treatments, with Scotland falling behind both England and Northern Ireland in...

In Edinburgh Southern Grange Fair and Bridgend Farmhouse Market What a fantastic way to spend a sunny Saturday in the local community. Bridgend Farmhouse Farm Market and Grange Fair both demonstrated why it’s so important to stick up for and preserve our community projects. Thanks to all the organisers who work so hard to bring our community together. Lots of cakes and other goodies were purchased. Newington Cemetery Wall The wall at Newington Cemetery was damaged by an uninsured driver and recently...

Weekly Blog w/c 20th March Constituency Advice Sessions and Slateford Rail Depot Community Meeting On Monday morning, I held advice sessions by appointment at my constituency office on Comiston Road. Throughout the day, I held various meetings – meeting with the Cross-Party Group on Autism and Network Rail. In the evening, I held a community meeting with local residents about the ongoing issues with the Slateford Rail Depot and National Rail. Thanks to those that came along. If you couldn’t make it...