Motion: Quarriers and the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre

Quarriers and the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre

Lodged by Annabel Goldie Members' Business Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates everyone involved with Quarriers; understands that, through its diverse range of services across the UK, Quarriers provides practical care for thousands of vulnerable children, adults and families facing difficult circumstances and notes what it considers the world-class diagnostic and treatment facility provided by the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow; understands that the Scottish Epilepsy Centre is registered as an independent hospital operated by Quarriers on a not-for-profit basis and recognises what it sees as the vital contribution that the centre makes to Scotland and the NHS; notes that all NHS boards in Scotland refer patients to the centre, who benefit from the expert, multidisciplinary clinical team offering integrated, person-centred epilepsy care supported by a telemedicine service so that patients can access treatment no matter where they live; understands that more than 54,000 people in Scotland are affected by epilepsy, which is a neurological condition that can have a huge impact on their lives; recognises that the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre was ranked at the top of the independent healthcare sector and is one of only two adult facilities in the UK; congratulates all these involved at the centre, and congratulates Quarriers in its dedication to working for better lives, and recognises the commitment and contribution that Quarriers services make to families throughout Scotland and beyond.

Supporters (27)