Contrary to the SNP’s repeated talking down of @AcornProject_UK and the #ScottishCluster, launch of #CCUS Track-2 has been greatly welcomed by project developers - particularly as UKG confirm that Acorn is one of two best placed clusters at the moment. https://t.co/glKAgNhkTP
Sorry to hear of the passing of Lord Lawson. An influential politician in so many ways. Thoughts and sympathies with his family. https://t.co/wLBhDNns1A
3/3 Other related projects: • Beauly - Blackhillock - New Deer - Peterhead 400kV Overhead Line Connection • North East 400kV Overhead Line Upgrade I repeatedly make clear to SSEN the importance of engaging adequately with local residents and businesses. https://t.co/dEkoexYpIA
2/3 I was unable to attend the recent consultation event in #NewDeer - specifically about the New Deer 2 400kV substation. But the consultation remains open until 21 April and feedback can be provided here: https://t.co/axx7sq9upk
1/3 Thanks to @ssen Transmission for hosting my visit to the new 400kV substation at #Peterhead. Part of their part of their ‘Pathway to 2030 Holistic Network Design.’ https://t.co/JN6PWNc9U1
4/4 Shortening this lead time from noticing hearing loss to seeking help equates to 45% of people with correctable hearing loss not being in medical services.
3/4 This can lead to a range of social and economic issues for people including social isolation, reduced access to work and a lower quality of life. It takes the average patient 7-10 years to decide to seek help with deteriorating hearing.
2/4 I was prompted to arrange visit as result of #WorldHearingDay2023 on 3 March, which aims to highlight the scale of hearing loss, especially in ageing populations around the globe. It’s estimated that by 2035, 14.6m adults will be suffering with age-related hearing loss in 🇬🇧 https://t.co/S2WHnoBO4s
1/4 Yes I know, you’re surprised not to see light thru the other ear! Seriously though, I enjoyed my visit to @Specsavers in #Peterhead on Friday - and not just to hear my ears were ‘lovely and healthy’ - learned a lot about services provided in audiology as well as optometrics. https://t.co/2Bc9IC0WPe
3/3 SNP/Green Govt approach is woefully inadequate, poorly thought out and pushed through too fast with very little information provided to businesses about how it will work. Just to be able to say ‘Scotland did it before England?’