Motion · S5M-23829 · 6 Jan 2021

Forth Valley Sensory Centre Manager awarded MBE

Lodged by Alison Harris Standard Motion 10 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Jacquie Winning, Centre Manager, Forth Valley Sensory Centre on being appointed an MBE for services to people with sensory loss during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that Jacquie ensured that despite the restrictions that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, people with sight loss had access to braille copies of essential COVID-19 information, as well as a telephone, text and email befriending service to support those who were isolated as a result of lockdown, and further understands that the sensory centre is a place where people with a visual or hearing loss, their friends, families, carers and the wider community can access quality services and advice from partner organisations. 

Supporters (10)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.