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Buffer zones: Start of parliamentary scrutiny a landmark moment for reproductive rights
Buffer zones will send the intimidation and harassment that is taking place outside abortion service providers. -
Disposable vape ban will be big day for climate and communities
Disposable vapes are bad for public health and our local environments. -
Buffer zone bill can make this last year of protests outside health facilities
Gillian Mackay MSP hits out against protests taking place outside health care clinics -
Public health levy on alcohol retailers could make big difference to recovery services
A public health levy could bring in £57 million a year for support services. -
Ban on disposable vapes is a victory for common sense
Gillian Mackay MSP hailed campaigners for win which will the Scottish and UK Governments outlaw the products -
Give First Aid lessons to pupils to save lives
By expanding first aid training we can save lives. -
Health impacts of climate change are new front line for NHS, warn Scottish Greens
The climate crisis has huge implications for our health and welfare. -
Make lab tests for toxic vapes compulsory, urge Scottish Greens
Vapes are damaging the health of young people, and our communities. -
Committee call for evidence a 'key moment' for Gillian Mackay’s buffer zone bill
Parliamentary scrutiny begins on Gillian Mackay's bill to stop anti-choice protesters from targeting hospitals. -
Help stop young people becoming smokers
We must take action to discourage young people from smoking -
Buffer zone bill will deliver strongest protections in the UK
Details of new safe access zone Bill reveal the distance, preventative measures and punishments that will protect health care staff and patients