Motion · S5M-16276 · 12 Mar 2019

Scottish Huntington's Association in Shettleston Receives £249,708 Boost

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Huntington's Association in Shettleston on receiving a £249,708 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to continue its youth project supporting young people aged from eight to 25 who have a diagnosis of Huntington’s disease (HD) in their family; acknowledges that the young people will receive support through a range of interventions, including 1:1 support, advice and information about living with HD, peer support through group work, residential camps and social activities, and welcomes that the two-year project will support 110 young people and their parents/carers.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.