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Motion · S6M-06350 · 14 Oct 2022

World Arthritis Day and Bone and Joint Week 2022

Lodged by Emma Roddick (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 34 supporters

The motion

That the Scottish Parliament recognises what it sees as the impact of arthritis on the 1.7 million people living with the condition and other musculoskeletal conditions in Scotland, most of whom, it understands, live with pain every day; welcomes World Arthritis Day, and Bone and Joint Week, which are taking place during October 2022 and help to raise awareness of the circumstances and needs of people living with arthritis; notes that the theme of bone and joint week is highlighting musculoskeletal (MSK) inequalities; acknowledges the findings from a recent Versus Arthritis survey on the cost of living with arthritis, published on World Arthritis Day, where 94% of respondents said that the cold has a negative impact on their condition, over 50% said that they had additional financial costs because of arthritis, and understands that nearly a third are skipping meals or eating less; understands that in addition to the cost of living crisis, some people living with arthritis in rural areas face difficulty in accessing services; believes that the need to reduce health inequalities across the country is now more urgent than ever, and commends what it sees as the tireless efforts of third sector organisations such as Versus Arthritis and their crucial role in supporting people living with the condition.

Supporters (34)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.