Rachael Hamilton MSP says Humza Yousaf “must get on top” of a rising number of bed-blocking days in the Borders.
Rachael Hamilton’s call comes after new figures revealed an “eye-watering” year-on-year increase in the number of delayed discharges occurring in the Borders.
Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has been calling for improvements to be made in the rollout of COVID-19 booster vaccinations. The Scottish Government has missed its own key targets in getting booster jabs to the people who need them most in the Borders.
Rachael Hamilton MSP believes the Scottish Government is failing to address the need to increase HGV speed limits, despite a wealth of evidence proving it increases safety and efficiency.
Rachael Hamilton MSP has expressed concern about the Scottish Government’s plans which overlook the Borders in establishing new National Treatment Centres as part of the NHS Recovery Plan.
Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged Borders’ farmers to submit their views to a consultation, following years of a lack of policy direction from the Scottish Government.
Rachael Hamilton MSP is urging all short term let and B&B owners across the Borders, to complete an online survey on licensing regulations by Friday 29th October.
