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Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has questioned the logic behind requiring NHS Borders staff to be re-deployed in January for Covid-19 related duties.

Mrs Hamilton has heaped praise on NHS Borders staff for their response to what has been an incredibly challenging 2 years.

Rachael Hamilton MSP met with representatives of the Scottish Gamekeepers’ Association to discuss important rural issues.

Rachael Hamilton MSP has criticised the Scottish Government for slashing police numbers in the Borders.

The number of police officer numbers across Lothians and Borders has decreased by 62 since this time last year.

As Scotland continues to emerge from the Coronavirus Pandemic, Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has welcomed early signs of a strong economic recovery.

Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton welcomes a new scheme to help those who wish to show others they would welcome additional space while out in public.

Rachael Hamilton MSP has voiced her concern at the passing of the SNP’s short term let licensing scheme.

Rachael Hamilton has branded the SNP Government’s lack of action on free adult dyslexia testing as ‘disgraceful’.

Ms Hamilton has been spearheading a campaign in the Scottish Parliament to remove charges for adults to be tested for dyslexia. 

Rachael Hamilton MSP is encouraging Borderers to contribute to the Common Good consultation currently open on the Scottish Borders Council website.

This consultation seeks views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders.

Rachael Hamilton MSP is urging SNP Health Secretary Humza Yousaf “not to forget” about musculoskeletal patients in NHS Borders.

Mrs Hamilton’s call comes after new statistics showed that over half of musculoskeletal patients were not seen within the target of four weeks.

Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged the First Minister to provide more resources for NHS Borders to tackle delayed discharge and the knock-on impact of people missing booster jabs.