Motion · S3M-07452 · 22 Nov 2010
Lothian Supported Carers Scheme
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Barnardo’s Scotland on the launch of the Lothian Supported Carers Scheme (LSCS), a new Lothian-wide project based in north Edinburgh and funded for five years by the Big Lottery Fund in partnership with all of Lothian’s local authorities; understands that young people often leave care with multiple and complex needs and are vulnerable to the risk of homelessness and social exclusion; recognises that the scheme will provide what it believes will be much-needed accommodation and support for 65 young care leavers not ready to live independently; considers that LSCS will play a vital role in working with young care leavers and providing a positive role model from which to develop meaningful relationships and reduce the risk of antisocial or offending behaviour; commends the engagement of young people in the scheme; applauds the contribution that carers will make in helping young people through the important transition from adolescence to adulthood, and looks forward to seeing the young people realise their full potential.
Supporters (26)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 23 Nov 2010
- Sarah Boyack 23 Nov 2010
- Rhona Brankin 23 Nov 2010
- Aileen Campbell 23 Nov 2010
- Karen Gillon 23 Nov 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 23 Nov 2010
- Jim Hume 23 Nov 2010
- Bill Kidd 23 Nov 2010
- Christina McKelvie 23 Nov 2010
- Des McNulty 23 Nov 2010
- Mary Mulligan 23 Nov 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 23 Nov 2010
- Mike Pringle 23 Nov 2010
- Elaine Smith 23 Nov 2010
- Marlyn Glen 24 Nov 2010
- Trish Godman 24 Nov 2010
- Robin Harper 24 Nov 2010
- Hugh Henry 24 Nov 2010
- Marilyn Livingstone 24 Nov 2010
- Ken Macintosh 24 Nov 2010
- Dr Richard Simpson 24 Nov 2010
- Gil Paterson 25 Nov 2010
- Cathy Peattie 25 Nov 2010
- Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party 29 Nov 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 8 Dec 2010
- Tom McCabe 10 Dec 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.