Delayed discharge waits are “source of shame” for SNP ministers Monday, 27 January, 2025 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for the Lothian Region, Sue Webber, says the length of time patients are waiting to be discharged in NHS Lothian should be a “source of shame” for SNP ministers. Sue Webber MSP’s reaction comes after responses to Freedom of Information requests from the Scottish Conservatives revealed the true scale of delayed discharge – where patients who are otherwise fit... Local News
Sue Webber MSP celebrates community’s efforts to save the lives of people with blood cancer 29th September 2022 To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sue Webber MSP took part in an event in Parliament to celebrate the nation’s potential stem cell donors on... Local News
Still waiting for Yousaf’s waiting time data update 23rd September 2022 Maybe it was playing hockey for far too long on those old unforgiving Astro pitches, but the result is a GP appointment to plead for an orthopaedic referral... Opinions
Now the energy companies must follow Liz's lead 9th September 2022 It hasn’t taken new Prime Minister Liz Truss long to honour her promise to tackle the energy crisis; even her many detractors must admit that delivering a... Opinions
Nicola spreads confusion on the nationalist side 2nd September 2022 On Tuesday all eyes will be on Scotland as the Queen appoints our new Prime Minster at Balmoral, but meanwhile in Holyrood the First Minster will present her... Opinions
We need to talk about funding higher education 12th August 2022 It is always to uplifting to see young people glowing with happiness and optimism when they discover their exam goals have been achieved and it was wonderful to... Opinions
Independence won’t prevent drug deaths 5th August 2022 The remarkable Annemarie Ward experienced childhood sexual abuse and recovered from drug addiction and is one of Scotland’s most passionate campaigners for the... Opinions
Summer update from Sue Webber MSP 2nd August 2022 Despite the leadership drama unfolding in London, Sue has remained focussed on the local issues which matter to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The future... Local News
Edinburgh Long Covid sufferer issues plea for more help 28th June 2022 An Edinburgh nurse who has been unable to work regularly for over two years because of Long Covid, has appealed to MSPs to do more to help the estimated 151,000... Local News
Children are not pawns in a political game 27th June 2022 Age is no barrier, and in South-West Edinburgh it seems even primary school pupils are being drawn into divisive and sometimes intimidating arguments over... Opinions