5 June 2009
Roda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional MSP, is one of many women who took to the streets of Inverness earlier this month as part of the second Bra Nicht Moonlight Walk.
The event started last year as a fundraiser, generating £14,000.
Mrs Grant said: “I was delighted to take part in the second Bra Nicht [...]
Bra Nicht
Skye hospital services
09 June 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP, is urging the people of Skye to voice their opinions about future of health service delivery in Skye.
Last month, NHS Highland cut the number of beds available in Skye Hospitals in order to save money, a move which has been criticised by many locals.
The [...]
It’s time to wash away infection
03 June 2009
This week has been dominated by health issues.
I met with representatives of NHS Highland recently and they gave me information on the C diff outbreak at Caithness General Hospital and how they had dealt with it.
This is a terrible infection that only really hits those who are already in poor health.
It is highly [...]
End the Kessock Queues
29 May 2009
That was the plea from the North’s three Labour MSPs this week as they launch a campaign to persuade the Government to take action on the growing congestion on the Kessock Bridge.
Their campaign to ease congestion is underway, already with the backing of people in Ross-shire.
The MSPs will also seek meetings with [...]
Speech in the Scottish Parliament on Influenza A (H1N1)
27 May 2009
It is fair to say that the public are at best bemused by the flu pandemic.
At first, there was fear about what was happening, but people are now almost annoyed that their worst fears have not been realised.
We should be delighted about that. I am sure that it is due to a number [...]
Kinship Care Support Spreads
22 May 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP has welcomed Children 1st support meetings taking part in Fort William.
The meetings are for all kinship carers, regardless of whether they are being supported by their local authority.
Mrs Grant said: “Children 1st do a vital job when it comes to the welfare of children, [...]
Argyll and Bute missing out on more affordable homes
19 May 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP has hit out at the Scottish Government’s lack action over affordable housing.
It comes as the latest figures released claim record levels of investment in affordable housing for local authorities.
Mrs Grant said: “Scotland’s rural communities are the areas who are in most need for affordable housing. [...]
Further calls for C-Diff Inquiry to be extended
15 May 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP proposed the C-Diff Inquiry be extended to the whole of Scotland at First Minister’s Questions.
Mrs Grant said: “It is vital that the public inquiry is as far reaching as possible.
“The incidents in Orkney and in Moray must now be included in any investigation.
The [...]
Chef of the year missing out
14 May 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP is disappointed as VisitScotland refuse to promote the new chef of the year.
Charles Lockley was awarded the title of Scottish Chef of the Year on May 10th.
Mrs Grant said: “Charles Lockley is a four time AA rosette award winner, but the latest honour marks [...]
North MSP fights to keep telephone boxes in rural areas
13 May 2009
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands regional Labour MSP is calling on BT to recognise the importance of keeping telephone boxes across the north.
It comes as concerns have been raised over the possible removal of an iconic red boxes in Ross-Shire.
Mrs Grant said: “Telephone boxes play an important role in our remote and [...]
