“I guess it’s been a bit of a mixed week of good and alarming news for Orkney folk, depending on your perspective”
Maree Todd MSP On A Mixed Week for Orkney
Scotland’s Smacking Ban Comes Into Force
“I am extremely proud to have taken a Bill through parliament that will have such a positive effect on the lives of Scotland’s children.”
Scottish Child Payment- a ‘gamechanging’ new benefit
The new Scottish Child Payment – which is unique to Scotland – is to open early for applications from Monday 9 November.
Support for those on low incomes: The Scottish Welfare Fund
“The Scottish Welfare Fund is an important example of the kind of action the SNP has taken to ensure there is additional financial support in place for people in Orkney coping with the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. “
Shopping Locally: Supporting Businesses & Communities
“This £1 million fund, delivered by the Scottish Government, is an exciting opportunity for local projects and locally-based online businesses to support town centres and promote their local community. “
Maree Todd MSP: Keeping on top of #Covid
” the new cases would appear to reinforce the message that so many folk miss, or choose to ignore – the virus doesn’t move, people move it.”
Maree Todd MSP: ” It’s vital we all work together to ensure our health and wellbeing.”
” I was pleased this week to help unveil the new Secure Care Pathway and Standards Scotland.”
What to expect if you are called by a contact tracer
Scotland’s Test & Protect service was rolled out across Scotland on 28 May and has since launched a ‘Protect Scotland’ app to assist in contact tracing.
Maree Todd: “be strong and be kind as we face these new challenges.”
“The restrictions focus on households and in the hospitality sector, as evidence shows that these are the sources of the highest number of new positive cases.”
Maree Todd: A Programme for Government for ‘Unusual Times’
“Some of the key commitments are specifically to address issues around the pandemic, including the launch of a proximity tracing app, Protect Scotland”
