GP Services in East Kilbride – Update

Dr Lisa Cameron, SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, shared details of six letters she had written to Lanarkshire Health Board in connection to concerns about the practice dated between October 2020 and January 2023. The Ferret has also seen a letter she wrote to cabinet secretary, Humza Yousaf, in July 2021 raisingContinue reading “GP Services in East Kilbride – Update”

Dr Lisa Cameron MP Chairs Psychology All Party Group on Children’s Mental Health

It was very inspiring to hear directly from young people this week in parliament for Mental Health Week about their journey to and through CAMHS. We will ensure that the wonderful young people who spoke have a hearing with the Mental Health Minister so that services can be developed that meet their needs.

Dr Lisa Cameron pledges support to Dogs Trust Campaign to End Puppy Smuggling

Brilliant to catch up with the Dogs Trust this week in Parliament to read their latest report on Puppy Smuggling and why much more action must be taken to stop these organised criminals causing so much harm to puppies and their mothers. I continue to wholly support this campaign.

Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports Lanarkshire secondary pupils launch campaign to tackle hate crime against women

Pupils at an East Kilbride high school are tackling hate crime against women head on, after a peer was harassed on her way home. Students Taylor Fulton, Noorulain Mughal and Leah Howie are spearheading the new campaign. The three senior pupils at Calderglen High have launched the hate crime awareness raising initiative and are being supported byContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports Lanarkshire secondary pupils launch campaign to tackle hate crime against women”

Dr Lisa Cameron MP Co-signatory to Commons Down Syndrome Bill

Dr Cameron was delighted to be a co-signatory to the new House of Commons Bill on Down Syndrome as Chair of the Down Syndrome and Disability All Party Groups. “It was great to meet with Tommy Jessop and other young people with Down Syndrome yesterday to hear their thoughts on the Bill and the definitiveContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP Co-signatory to Commons Down Syndrome Bill”

Dr Lisa Cameron MP Completes Vegan Challenge for COP26

Dr Cameroon was keen to make adjustments to her lifestyle in the run up to COP26 and beyond, and was delighted to have completed a Vegan Challenge set by VIVA! She became vegan for a fortnight over COP26 and has now decided to include vegan options/meals into her weekly diet from now on. When completingContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP Completes Vegan Challenge for COP26”

Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports Kilbryde Hospice

I was so pleased to donate to Kilbryde Hospice again and to give them some raffle prizes for their auction. My family sadly didn’t have the excellent hospice care I would have hoped for as it was before our local hospice was open. Attending the hospice to present the donation and prizes Dr Cameron said:Continue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP supports Kilbryde Hospice”

Dr Lisa Cameron Goes Vegan For COP 26

Animal agriculture is a leading cause of climate breakdown, and meat accounts for nearly 60 per cent of all greenhouse gases from food production. This November Viva!, the UK’s leading vegan charity, and MP Lisa Cameron, are asking the public to go vegan for COP26. As world leaders unite in Glasgow for COP26 to discuss the future of the planet, Viva! and MP Lisa Cameron areContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron Goes Vegan For COP 26”

Dr Lisa Cameron MP pays respects to Sir David Amess following his tragic death

Dr Lisa Cameron MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow said she would “miss Sir David very much”, adding that she appreciated the support and guidance he gave on animal welfare campaigns, “particularly our work together on Lucy’s Law”. She added: “Sir David’s murder has shaken our democracy to the core and has a reelingContinue reading “Dr Lisa Cameron MP pays respects to Sir David Amess following his tragic death”