Motion · S5M-17585 · 6 Jun 2019

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week

Lodged by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses its support for Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week 2019, which will take place from the 17 to 23 June; understands the importance of access to supported self-management courses and of education for GPs and health care professionals; notes that, according to a National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) report, the condition effects 400,000 people in the UK, meaning that there are over 600 people in each constituency with the disease; recognises the importance of early diagnosis and the need to raise awareness, and pays tribute to the NRAS for its commitment to raising public perception of this incurable autoimmune disease.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.