Scottish Greens welcome volunteer drive
Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP has welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that the Scottish Government will launch the ‘Scotland Cares’ volunteering initiative tomorrow but has warned that frontline workers need clearer answers on ppe.
Alison Johnstone MSP said:
“I am pleased that the Scottish Government has announced that it plans to establish an initiative for volunteers to support our dedicated healthcare workers. In the face of this unprecedented emergency our frontline staff are facing huge pressure and that is likely to be ramped up in the weeks ahead. Anything we can do to support those key workers is very welcome.
“The First Minister told us that 34 million items of personal protective equipment have arrived during recent weeks. Healthcare workers and other emergency staff are raising concerns that this equipment isn’t reaching the frontline. It is vital that the Scottish Government ensures the staff who are going the extra mile for us all, have the necessary equipment readily available to allow them to do their jobs safely.”