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Motion · S4M-13372 · 3 Jun 2015

NHS Scotland, Time for a Public Debate

Lodged by Duncan McNeil Members' Business Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the joint call by the Royal College of Nursing and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland for a public debate on what are considered to be the difficult decisions that need to be made about future investment in Scotland’s NHS; believes this to be a measured and considered approach that could kick start changes to the way the NHS provides services; considers that, while the NHS budget is protected and, in recent years, the number of staff employed by the NHS has increased, demand for care from Scotland's growing and older population has increased in places such as Greenock and Inverclyde, and notes the joint call for a mature debate involving the public, health and care professionals and MSPs from all political parties so that there is a consensual approach to future changes to Scotland's beloved NHS to ensure that it does not only survive but evolves to meet the future needs of the people of Scotland.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.