It is a privilege to represent the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency as your MSP. I stay in Maryhill with my wife Janet, and young son. Before I became an MSP, I was a secondary school teacher for 10 years.
Since first being elected as a Glasgow MSP in 2007 I have worked hard to deliver for local constituents. As your constituency MSP for Maryhill and Springburn I hope to build on that progress, help to protect the communities I know best, and deliver to all people in Maryhill and Springburn
I will update you with any developments for constituents in Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn on the Coronavirus Covid-19 on this page
One page summary
A full summary of actions taking place across Scotland.
Emergency Food Provision
Details on emergency food provision
Energy Suppliers
Information if you are worried about paying energy bills
Support for communities
What help and support is available for communities
Support for business
Issues I have raised about support for business
Housing Associations
Infomation on how local housing associations are responding to this
Links to trusted and official sources of information
This information is supplied by the Scottish Parliament Invormation Centre (SPICe)
Key primary sources:
Scottish Government
Coronavirus in Scotland – this link includes up to date statistics on Coronavirus test cases as well as links to statements made by the First Minister
https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Scottish Government
New rules on staying at home and away from others, or ‘lockdown’
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others
NHS Inform
Latest guidance about COVID-19 from NHS Scotland
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Ready Scotland
Ready Scotland have prepared a useful list of where to go to find additional support for you or someone you know, which will be updated on a rolling basis
https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/where-to-find-additional-support/
World Health Organization
Rolling global update
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
Business & Industry (including employment)
Find business support in Scotland
The first place businesses should look for assistance is part of a joint response by Scotland’s Enterprise and Skills system (Agencies, Local Authorities, Scottish Government and business/industry organisations)
https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice/ –
Scottish Government Helpline
Helpline to handle urgent issues and more detailed questions that can’t be answered on the FBS site
https://www.gov.scot/news/covid-19-helpline-for-scottish-businesses/
Business Gateway
Help for business owners and their to employees find information on how to deal with concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace
https://www.bgateway.com/news/guidance-for-business-owners-in-scotland-on-coronavirus-covid-19
Federation of Small Businesses
Advice for small businesses
https://www.fsb.org.uk/campaign/covid19.html
Scottish Government workplace advice on working in non-healthcare settings
Workplace advice in non-healthcare settings, including tips that apply to people working in hotels and hospitality, leisure facilities, entertainment venues and premises used by community groups
https://news.gov.scot/news/workplace-advice-contained-in-new-coronavirus-guidance
Citizens Advice Scotland
Advice for self-employed people
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/health/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you/
UK Government Guidance for Employees
UK Government Guidance for Employers (and businesses)
House of Commons blog on employment rights:
CIPD – the Professional Body for HR
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for employers
https://www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/coronavirus
Culture & Sport
Creative Scotland
Support available to the creative sector
https://www.creativescotland.com/what-we-do/latest-news/archive/2020/02/coronavirus-advice
Education
Scottish Government
Coronavirus (COVID19) and impact on education
https://www.gov.scot/publications/statement-covid19-managing-impacts-scottish-education/
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and impact on August 2020 certification as well as regular updates
Environment & Energy
Energy Saving Trust
Advice for home heating and energy use by people staying home to work or to avoid picking up the coronavirus
Health
NHS Inform
Information for the public in Scotland regarding the symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recommended steps people should take if they suspect they have the virus
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Scottish Government £350 million fund to support welfare and well-being
Helping communities affected by COVID-19 (councils, charities, businesses and community groups)
https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-communities-affected-by-covid-19/
Health Protection Scotland
Guidance for healthcare professionals in Scotland. Health Protection Scotland has issued a range of guidance documents on COVID-19. Including guidance on the management of patients presenting to primary care
https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/
Care Inspectorate
Registration and regulation of all care services (including childcare services)
https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/coronavirus-professionals
SSSC – Scottish Social Services Council
Regulator and register of social care staff
British Dental Association
Live updates: Coronavirus and dentistry
https://bda.org/advice/Coronavirus/Pages/latest-updates.aspx
The Royal College of Nursing
Information for nursing and midwifery staff Coronavirus (COVID-19
https://www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19
British Medical Association
impact of COVID-19 on work, training, education, and wellbeing of medical professionals
https://beta.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19
Age Scotland
Advice for older people and their families on how to avoid exposure to the virus
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/
Housing & Planning
The Scottish Housing Regulator regulates to protect the interests of people who receive the services of social landlords as well as protect the interests of tenants, people who are homeless, and others who use social landlords’ services. It has made changes to its regulatory approach in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Scottish Government
Coronavirus Covid-19 and Social landlords
Money Advice Service
Information on how mortgage payment holidays work and the circumstances in which you might be granted one: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/mortgage-payment-holidays
Shelter Scotland
Housing information for advice on your rights and the latest legislation
https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/
Justice
Police Scotland
Statement from Chief Constable on Cornonavirus (COVID-19)
Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service
Advice on business changes
Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service
Information for those due to attend court
Families Outside
Suspension of prison visiting
https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/families/visiting-prison/
Parliament & Government
UK Parliament
Coronavirus Bill
https://services.parliament.uk/Bills/2019-21/coronavirus.html
Rural Affairs
National Farmers Union
Coronavirus and farming
https://www.nfus.org.uk/coronavirus.aspx
Fisheries
Seafish are providing Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for the seafood industry:
https://www.seafish.org/article/coronavirus-updates-for-the-seafood-industry
Farmers Guardian
Farmers Guardian are covering Coronavirus (COVID-19 impacts on UK agriculture:
Social Security
Entitledto
What help is available from benefits if you are affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/coronavirus_help
Turn2us
Benefits and Coronavirus
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/Benefits-and-Coronavirus-new
Transport & travel
Transport Scotland
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on transport:
https://www.transport.gov.scot/our-approach/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Guidance for British people travelling and living overseas during Coronavirus (COVID-19):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
National Travel Health Network and Centre
General advice on preparing for foreign travel and how everyone can reduce the spread of respiratory viruses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/499/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-general-advice-for-travellers
NHS Fit for Travel
Information on how to stay safe and healthy abroad
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Traveline Scotland
Information on public transport in Scotland
https://www.travelinescotland.com/coronavirus
UK Government
Coronavirus (COVID-19): MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020
Phone 
Constituency Office, Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE