Motion · S5M-16410 · 18 Mar 2019
The Scottish Cot Death Trust
The motion
That the Parliament understands that the Scottish Cot Death Trust is the country's only charity dedicated to the issue of cot death, which is also known as sudden unexpected death in infancy; notes that, since it was founded in 1985, it has supported bereaved families nationwide by providing outreach support services for all family members, including at-home visiting, counselling, befriending, family days and a next infant support programme for subsequent pregnancies; acknowledges that it also provides both safe sleep and prevention of cot death training to professionals and parents free of charge; applauds it in funding medical research, having invested over £3.2 million to date, and hosting an international conference in Glasgow in June 2018, which was attended by representatives from 39 countries; recognises that 11 to 17 March 2019 was Safe Sleep Week; notes that this included the launch of a new safe sleep video, which is told from a baby's perspective; acknowledges that this can be seen by visiting safesleepscotland.org, and commends the charity on its vital work and support.
Supporters (20)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 18 Mar 2019
- James Kelly 18 Mar 2019
- Bill Kidd 18 Mar 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 18 Mar 2019
- Richard Lyle 18 Mar 2019
- Rona Mackay 18 Mar 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 18 Mar 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 19 Mar 2019
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 19 Mar 2019
- Neil Findlay 19 Mar 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 19 Mar 2019
- Maureen Watt 19 Mar 2019
- Sandra White 19 Mar 2019
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 20 Mar 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 21 Mar 2019
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 21 Mar 2019
- Gil Paterson 21 Mar 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 26 Mar 2019
- John Mason 29 Mar 2019
- Colin Smyth 1 May 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.