Motion · S5M-22698 · 11 Sep 2020

Unacceptable Waiting Times for Mental Health Consultations in NHS Lothian

Lodged by Neil Findlay Standard Motion 6 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with alarm the waiting times for mental health consultations in NHS Lothian; understands that six out of ten young people are waiting over 18 weeks for a mental health consultation from NHS Lothian, a 10% increase between May and June 2020; further understands that as of June, there were 2,482 young people waiting to be seen in Edinburgh and the Lothians, with 472 waiting for over a year which represents 19% of the total, and believes that this must be addressed urgently.

Supporters (6)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.