2 0 2 0 A N N U A L R E P O R T HUMZA YOUSAF MSP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Pollok Constituency CONSTITUENCY OFFICE CONTACTS Due to COVID-19 , we have closed Dear constituent, the office to the public and my II write to you at what I know is an uncertain and difficult time for everyone. Since staff are working harder than March our NHS, Scottish Government and local authorities have been grappling ever from home to help with the public health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Some constituents at this difficult time. of you will have had coronavirus and recovered, others may still be on the mend. Here is how to get in touch: Some may have lost dearly loved friends or family to the virus – my thoughts go e: [email protected] out to each and every one of you. Faced with these unprecedented challenges, I continue to be amazed by the fluidity with which our communities adapt and p: (0141) 882 4647 respond. Small businesses, charities and volunteers have come together to form local support groups and ensure that people across Glasgow Pollok do not go website: humzayousaf.org hungry, suffer alone, or slip through the net. Throughout the pandemic response, my constituency office and I have never stopped taking your calls or emails – although we have had to adapt as well. My drop-in office on Paisley Road West remains shut, but my staff are working from home and have taken on more cases in the last few months than ever before. We have helped local businesses access £10,000 Covid Business Support Grants during lockdown, referred self-isolating and shielding constituents for food and prescription deliveries, and been a listening ear and source of advice at what is a confusing and sometimes lonely time. Finally, my heartfelt thanks go out every single one of you for the sacrifices you have made. First and foremost, to those working in our NHS, Police Scotland, Ambulance Service and Fire Service and other key workers who have worked tirelessly throughout this crisis, puttingM thoerme siedlveeass afto rri syk oeuverry day to care for the public. To all of you who have missed out onh sopmeceia:l occasions, holidays, or the comfort of holding a loved one. To every person who grabs a mask on the way out the door, or washes their hands at every opportunity. Thank Hyoouu foser aRll ethmaot ydoeul ihnagve done and all you have sacrificed - we will get througohn th ais .Budget - 3 The cost of this publication has been met from parliamentary resources. The SPCB is not responsible for the content of other internet sites. 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