Soft play centres receive long overdue funding but challenges persist 2nd November 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has ‘cautiously’ welcomed long overdue funding for children’s soft play centres but believes it does not go far enough in tackling the... Articles
MSP slams report after 137 patients discharged straight into Borders’ care homes 29th October 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has slammed the SNP Government’s response to the delayed Public Health Scotland care home report. Around 3,000 patients were transferred... Articles
90,100 pensioners in Scotland to automatically benefit from £140 winter bill discount 26th October 2020 Over 90,000 vulnerable pensioners in Scotland will receive a winter windfall of £140 off their fuel bills thanks to UK Government efforts working with energy... Articles
Lessons need to be learned from flu jab fiasco 22nd October 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged the Scottish Government to give assurances to health boards that next year will not be a ‘repeat’ of this year’s winter flu jab... Articles
Delay to fire safety law welcomed 21st October 2020 The Scottish Government will delay new fire safety laws by 12 months after a backlash by homeowners New legislation set out that every home must have been up to... Articles
MSP demands clarity for new fire safety regulations 20th October 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has called on the Scottish Government to give the public more notice and awareness of new fire safety regulations. New legislation sets out... Articles
Scotland Loves Local fund now open 20th October 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has encouraged Borders towns to apply for new funding to support their high streets and town centres. The £1 million Scotland Loves Local... Articles
Rachael Hamilton supports Rural Teacher Fund 6th October 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has backed plans for a Rural Teacher Fund announced by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP. Last month, Douglas Ross launched a... Articles
Ministerial visit showcases best of the Borders 4th September 2020 Last week, Guy Opperman, the Member of Parliament for Hexham and Minister for Pensions, joined Rachael Hamilton MSP for a tour of the Scottish Borders to see... Articles