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Motion · S5M-22217 · 2 Jul 2020

National Bereaved Parents Day

Lodged by Mary Fee Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 3 July 2020 is National Bereaved Parents Day; understands that this is an annual event run by the charity, A Child of Mine, which seeks to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, under any circumstance; recognises that it is crucial that emotional support, guidance and practical information is readily available for all bereaved parents; acknowledges that charities, such as A Child of Mine, continue to provide training and education to healthcare professionals from a parent's perspective in a bid to improve services; considers that the work of child bereavement charities, including Our Missing Peace, the Scottish Cot Death Trust, SiMBA, Held in our Hearts and Child Bereavement UK do invaluable work across Scotland to provide resources, counselling and support networks; encourages people to light a candle on 3 July at 7pm to remember all of the children who have lost their lives too soon, and endeavours to continue to support bereaved parents to show them that they are not alone.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.