Motion · S5M-22600 · 1 Sep 2020
Impact of Mesh on People in Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament notes what it believes has been the devastating impact of mesh implants on many people, mainly women, in Scotland; understands that many have lost their incomes, their careers, and, in some cases, their homes; acknowledges that these are real people, not simply numbers on an NHS spreadsheet, who come from all backgrounds and from all areas of the country; considers that they cannot be ignored and that they will be heard; notes that they include Norma, who had been a registered nurse for 33 years, Marian, a registered nurse for 10 years, Gillian, an interior designer for 10 years, Lillian, who had been in hospitality management for 27 years, Danielle, a nursery nurse for five years, Jane, a carer/auxiliary nurse for 30 years, Tricia, who had been in community education for 26 years, Cindy, a health care assistant and social care worker for 10 years, Fran, a dog breeder and trainer for 48 years, Sandra, who was employed in social work for 30 years, Nancy who worked in entertainment for 20 years, Fiona, who was a school escort for 10 years, Cathleen, who was a social care assistant for 20 years, Gillian, who worked in administration and was an accounts assistant for 12 years, Isobel, who was a faculty head for 29 years, Susan, who worked in printing and packaging for 25 years, Iana, who was a registered nurse for 35 years, Lesley, who was a nursing auxiliary for 23 years, Maureen, who was a registered nurse for 30 years, Michelle, who was a cleaner for 14 years, Mary, who was a houseparent in a school hostel for 12 years, Karen, who worked in university admissions for nine years, June, who was a Weightwatchers’ leader for 10 years, Margaret, who was a support worker for 10 years, Lisa, who with the Scottish Ambulance Service for 20 years, Jean, who was a school special needs assistant for 17 years, Kier, who was a special needs principle teacher for 27 years, Kim, who was a self-employed personal carer for 14 years, June, who was a registered nurse for 18 years, Martina, who worked in early years education for 13 years, Nicole, who worked as a chartered mechanical engineer for 20 years, Susanne, who was an NHS care assistant for 26 years, Adele, who was a company secretary for 30 years, Linda, who was a special needs learning assistant for 10 years, Jane, who was a senior bank officer for 15 years, Julie, who was a team leader at North Ayrshire Council for 14 years, Mandy, who was a self-employed hairdresser for 25 years, Joanne, who was a waiting list co-ordinator for 16 years, Sharon, who was a criminologist for 12 years, Adrienne, who was a specialist nurse for over 35 years, Gillian, who was a medical receptionist for 26 years, Ann who was a support worker for 25 years, Alison, who was a florist for 15 years, Maureen, who was a police support and camera enforcement officer for 26 years, Roseanna, who was a financial advisor for five years, Sheila, who was a teacher for 40 years, Fiona, who was a teacher for 46 years, Mary, who worked in retail for 15 years, Patricia, who was a domestic supervisor for 23 years Sandra, who was a business manager for three years, Marion, who was a nursery nurse for over 30 years, Sandra, who was self-employed in sales and marketing for two years, Graham, who worked in furniture retail for 25 years, Joyce, who was a support worker for 13 years, Roseann, who was a holistic therapist for 14 years, June, who was a civil servant dealing with housing for 15 years, Sharon, who worked in finance for 20 years, Maureen, who was an office worker for eight years, Grace, who worked in accounts for 10 years, Jackie, who was a report writer in children protection for 10 years, Alison, who worked in community care for 10 years, June, who was a retail manager for 20 years, Carol, who worked in social care for 20 years, Cathie, who worked in social care for nine years, Sharon, who worked in retail for over 40 years, Sharon, who was a complaints adviser for 10 years, Lorna, who worked in b
Supporters (13)
- Jackson Carlaw 2 Sep 2020
- Alex Cole-Hamilton Scottish Liberal Democrats 2 Sep 2020
- Iain Gray 2 Sep 2020
- Johann Lamont 2 Sep 2020
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 2 Sep 2020
- Mark McDonald 2 Sep 2020
- Edward Mountain 2 Sep 2020
- Alex Neil 2 Sep 2020
- Elaine Smith 2 Sep 2020
- Donald Cameron 3 Sep 2020
- Margaret Mitchell 3 Sep 2020
- Alex Rowley 17 Sep 2020
- Colin Smyth 26 Sep 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.