Early day motion · EDM 1363 · 22 Jun 2023

One-year anniversary of the Big Disability Hub

Tabled by Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party) 8 signatures

The motion

That this House acknowledges the one-year anniversary of the Big Disability Group relocating its Big Disability Hub to new premises in Clydebank; notes that during the past year the group has expanded its services to the local community and that its advisers support all disabilities, all age groups and all long-term conditions for people living with disabilities, their families and their carers; further notes that the group has established strong working relationships with other organisations to provide welfare rights support, Citizens Advice Bureau services and advice on Social Security Scotland benefits through Voiceability, and that it works with a legal firm to provide legal support and advice on welfare and benefits; believes that the staff and volunteers at the Big Disability Group play an invaluable role advising people with disabilities and their families on accessing all support to which they are entitled; offers everyone involved in the Big Disability Group our most sincere gratitude for their work; and wishes everyone involved in the Big Disability Group well for the years ahead.

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