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Motion · S6M-01749 · 22 Oct 2021

Alzheimer’s Scotland Initiative Dementia Friends Special Thanks

Lodged by Meghan Gallacher (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges Alzheimer Scotland’s initiative, Dementia Friends; thanks it for holding training sessions, which have been specifically designed to educate parliamentary staff members on how to be mindful and aware around people with dementia; encourages all MSP staff to undertake this important training; notes that an app has been created called Purple Alert Scotland, which alerts those who have downloaded it if a person with dementia has gone missing within their area; acknowledges that the app also alerts the person's carer and Police Scotland; congratulates Alzheimer Scotland on reaching over 10,000 successful downloads, and encourages all MSPs and their staff to download this important app.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.