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Motion · S5M-22686 · 9 Sep 2020

International Ataxia Awareness Day

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 25 September 2020 marks International Ataxia Awareness Day; understands that ataxias are a rare group of neurological conditions that most commonly affect balance, coordination, speech and swallowing and which are either the result of serious trauma, old age or genetics; notes that the condition does not discriminate and that it can affect anyone, of any age, with recent studies suggesting that there are around 10,000 people living across the UK with a form of the condition; understands that, while some forms of ataxia are treatable, many are not, and that it is the aim of International Ataxia Day to ask a friend to get involved and help spread the word of ataxia in a bid to raise current recognition and understanding of the condition to more than the current level of 10% of the UK population; considers that, the more that people are aware of the condition, more money is likely to be invested into finding a cure; wishes all those living with ataxia the very best for the future, and encourages everyone to raise awareness and spread the word of ataxia to help widen understanding and knowledge of the condition.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.