Motion · S2M-04010 · 24 Feb 2006
The Hidden Heroes of the NHS
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the British Medical Association's recent report, The Hidden Heroes of the NHS, which highlights the significant contribution that the Staff and Associate Specialists (SAS) group of doctors play in providing patient care in NHS Scotland; notes that that 1,460 SAS doctors operate in Scotland but that their work remains unacknowledged and unrewarded, despite the fact that SAS doctors account for 39% of the medical workforce in accident and emergency departments; believes that recognition of, and investment in, this group is much-needed as they are an untapped resource and essential to the modernisation of NHS Scotland, and hopes that the Scottish Executive will recognise this fact.
Supporters (33)
- Shiona Baird 27 Feb 2006
- Chris Ballance 27 Feb 2006
- Bruce Crawford 27 Feb 2006
- Fergus Ewing 27 Feb 2006
- Colin Fox 27 Feb 2006
- Donald Gorrie 27 Feb 2006
- Christine Grahame 27 Feb 2006
- Robin Harper 27 Feb 2006
- Fiona Hyslop 27 Feb 2006
- Kenny MacAskill 27 Feb 2006
- Jim Mather 27 Feb 2006
- Stewart Maxwell 27 Feb 2006
- Mr Bruce McFee 27 Feb 2006
- Mike Pringle 27 Feb 2006
- Mary Scanlon 27 Feb 2006
- Stewart Stevenson 27 Feb 2006
- John Swinney Scottish National Party 27 Feb 2006
- Dr Jean Turner 27 Feb 2006
- Sandra White 27 Feb 2006
- Phil Gallie 28 Feb 2006
- Rob Gibson 28 Feb 2006
- Adam Ingram 28 Feb 2006
- Michael Matheson 28 Feb 2006
- Eleanor Scott 28 Feb 2006
- Nanette Milne 1 Mar 2006
- Alex Neil 1 Mar 2006
- Richard Lochhead 2 Mar 2006
- Margaret Mitchell 2 Mar 2006
- Mr Brian Monteith 2 Mar 2006
- John Swinburne 6 Mar 2006
- Roseanna Cunningham 8 Mar 2006
- Margo MacDonald 8 Mar 2006
- Linda Fabiani 16 Mar 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.