Last week, I secured a debate on Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders, which include anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders are serious mental illnesses, therefore help should be sought if you are suffering from one.
DEBATE ON EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE
Clare took part in a debate on the Scottish Government's doubling of free early childcare provision. Within her speech, she cited ACE Place Nursery in Burnside.
SCHOOL LEAVERS ACROSS SOUTH LANARKSHIRE HEADING FOR WORK OR STUDY
School leavers in South Lanarkshire continue to go on to positive destinations after finishing secondary school – with the latest figures showing 95.8% of youngsters going into further or higher education, employment or training three months after leaving school.
GENERAL QUESTION ON INVESTMENT IN DRUG PROGRAMMES
On the 28th February, Clare questioned the Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Justice on the funding made available by the government to tackle drug misuse.
100% OF IVF PATIENTS IN LANARKSHIRE SEEN ON TARGET
Last year 100% of IVF patients in Lanarkshire began treatment within 12 months of referral, beating a key Scottish Government target. The news has been welcomed by Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey who said that patients in Scotland receive “the fairest and most generous access to IVF in the UK”.
DEBATE ON EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK
Rutherglen MSP and mental health nurse Clare Haughey last week (28th February) led a Scottish Parliament debate marking Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The awareness week, running from 26th February to 4th March, encourages people to ask for help if they notice symptoms of an eating disorder.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE EU CONTINUITY BILL
On the 28th February, the Lord Advocate appeared to the chamber of the Scottish Parliament to answer questions on the Scottish Government's EU Continuity Bill - which will protect Scotland's laws during the Brexit process.
CLARE’S COLUMN IN THE RUTHERGLEN REFORMER
Clare used her column for this week's paper (28th Feb) to outline how the SNP Scottish Government will benefit her Rutherglen constituency.
MSP RECEIVES ASSURANCES FROM COUNCIL REGARDING “DANGEROUS” SNAPCHAT FACILITY
Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey has received written assurances from South Lanarkshire Council regarding a feature on the social media app Snapchat which allows strangers to view posted videos from within schools.
MORE YOUNG PEOPLE SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS AFTER SCHOOL
School leavers in South Lanarkshire continue to go on to positive destinations after finishing secondary school – with the latest figures showing 95.8% of youngsters going into further or higher education, employment or training three months after leaving school.
Clare Haughey MSP 