Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times are having a “minimal effect” in NHS Lothian Wednesday, 24 November, 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian says Humza Yousaf’s measures to tackle A&E waiting times are having a “minimal effect” in NHS Lothian. Jeremy Balfour’s call comes after the latest weekly waiting time statistics showed that NHS Lothian once again fell well short of meeting the SNP’s target. They state that 95% of patients should be treated within four hours of... Holyrood News
Lothian MSP warns constituents to be vigilant of scammers 19th November 2020 Jeremy Balfour MSP has warned residents to be wary of bogus callers who ask for personal information or bank details. Mr Balfour’s plea follows numerous reports... Local News
Marking 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act 10th November 2020 Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour has marked 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act coming into force since it was introduced by the UK Government. The... Westminster News
It’s time to end mask-based discrimination 5th November 2020 As I walked through my local supermarket a few days ago, a friendly voice came over the tannoy system, reminding shoppers of two things. Firstly, their... Articles
Cancelled operations soar in NHS Lothian 5th November 2020 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jeremy Balfour for Lothian has called on the SNP to guarantee NHS Lothian will be able to carry out vital operations... Articles
Nature prescriptions introduced across five Edinburgh GP practices 3rd November 2020 Over the next five months, GPs at five practices in Edinburgh will be able to prescribe nature to patients as part of their treatment, thanks to an innovative... Articles
Check your eligibility for Cold Weather Payments 27th October 2020 Lothian MSP, Jeremy Balfour, is encouraging constituents to check their eligibility for Cold Weather Payments as we enter the winter months. As the nights get... Articles
Lothian MSP criticises Midlothian Council’s plans to close Roslin Glen Road 27th October 2020 Midlothian Council have put forward a proposal to close the B7003 Roslin Glen Road to vehicular traffic for 18 months under the Spaces for People programme. If... Local News
Jeremy Balfour MSP hails UK Government support for business in Linlithgow 15th October 2020 Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, Jeremy Balfour, has hailed continued UK Government support for local businesses. Mr Balfour highlighted new figures from... Articles
SNP must consult with business owners over new restrictions 13th October 2020 Jeremy Balfour MSP has criticised the SNP Government for their lack of consultation and clarity when imposing tighter restrictions on businesses. Mr Balfour’s... Articles