Motion · S4M-15580 · 5 Feb 2016
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2016 and the progress in mental health services throughout Scotland over the last five years; understands that eating disorders are recognised as mental health conditions but that there is still more to be done to prevent deaths; welcomes the increasingly open dialogue about the complexities of eating disorders and the Scottish Government's additional mental health spending; understands that early intervention is crucial; notes the dedication and commitment of NHS staff and congratulates the Scottish Eating Disorders Interest Group in its support to professionals and families; believes that the Scottish Government is fully committed to further dialogue and to seeking ways of improving and achieving a qualitative eating disorder service in Scotland, and looks forward to the 2016 Eating Disorders Conference at the Parliament on 26 February 2016.
Supporters (26)
- Graeme Dey 5 Feb 2016
- James Dornan 5 Feb 2016
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Feb 2016
- Bill Kidd 5 Feb 2016
- Mike MacKenzie 5 Feb 2016
- John Mason 5 Feb 2016
- Joan McAlpine 5 Feb 2016
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Feb 2016
- Christina McKelvie 5 Feb 2016
- Nanette Milne 5 Feb 2016
- Rob Gibson 8 Feb 2016
- Adam Ingram 8 Feb 2016
- Richard Lyle 8 Feb 2016
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 8 Feb 2016
- Kevin Stewart 8 Feb 2016
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 8 Feb 2016
- Nigel Don 9 Feb 2016
- Gil Paterson 9 Feb 2016
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 10 Feb 2016
- Mark McDonald 10 Feb 2016
- Sandra White 10 Feb 2016
- Malcolm Chisholm 11 Feb 2016
- Alison McInnes 11 Feb 2016
- Fiona McLeod 11 Feb 2016
- Dave Thompson 16 Feb 2016
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 24 Feb 2016
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.