MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has hailed the full rollout of Adult Disability Payment across the region, with hundreds of thousands of disabled people who previously received Personal Independence Payment now getting the Scottish payment. Ms Roddick, who has been a vocal advocate for disabled people's rights, previously raised concerns in Parliament [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has praised the "lifeline" service provided by Shopmobility Highland, following a recent visit to the charity's headquarters in Inverness. The organisation, which provides community bus services and mobility equipment hire, was described by the MSP as a vital support for disabled people and those with mobility issues across the [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed a new £10 million Scottish Government fund designed to increase the number of accessible toilet facilities across the region. The fund will provide up to 150 new Changing Places Toilets, which are specialist facilities for people with complex needs and disabilities who require carer support and equipment [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has championed Inverness Rowing Club after experiencing the Caledonian Canal from a unique perspective during a recent visit. Ms Roddick celebrated the club's successful bid for Sportscotland funding and their strong commitment to ensuring accessibility for all members of the community by joining members in the canal. During her [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has commended the crucial work of local community transport initiatives, following a visit to Partnerships for Wellbeing in Inverness. The discussion focused on the challenges faced by individuals, including wheelchair users, in accessing essential healthcare appointments and social activities due to transport limitations. During her visit, Ms Roddick discussed [...]

Today’s developments on the Welfare Bill have been nothing short of a shambles. I share the deep frustration – and frankly, anger – of many disabled people across Scotland at how this has unfolded. To witness Labour swing from utterly ignoring disabled people to suddenly scrambling to change the Bill mere minutes before a crucial [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has called for the UK Labour Government to roll back its proposals to devastate disabled people and pensioners with brutal cuts to disability benefits, all in the name of balancing their failed budget This week, the Labour Government announced that it would be taking forward extensive reforms to disability benefits in its Spring Statement, including narrowing [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has hit out at Tory colleagues for “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments, claiming that recent rhetoric from both the Conservative and Labour parties in the UK is “terrifying” disabled people. The Highlands and Islands MSP intervened on a speech by Conservative Stephen Kerr MSP during a debate on UK welfare cuts [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has joined L’Arche Highland to celebrate 50 years since the charity was founded. L’Arche Highland is a community of around 130 people, both with and without learning disabilities, in Inverness. The charity helps people to live more independent lives, including in their shared houses, which Emma Roddick has visited [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands region Emma Roddick today visited Highland BlindCraft in Inverness, a social enterprise providing employment and training opportunities for disabled people. Ms Roddick’s visit focused on the crucial role organisations like Highland BlindCraft play in tackling social isolation and poverty within the Highlands, filling gaps in provision while sustaining a [...]