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Motion · S6M-08107 · 2 Mar 2023

Jewish Blind Society (Scotland)

Lodged by Jackson Carlaw Standard Motion 39 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament praises the outstanding work of the Jewish Blind Society (Scotland); understands that the key objective of the society is to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have a visual, physical or age-related impairment and people who are living with a chronic illness; notes that the Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) was initially set up to provide care, entertainment and outings for members of the Jewish Community who are living with a visual impairment; understands that its range of activities has expanded over time because healthcare improvements with eye surgery and treatments mean that there is a reduced number of people for the group to support directly, with the society now raising funds for organisations such as Jewish Care Scotland and Chai Cancer Care to help them deliver services to people in need; further understands that, as part of the joint working with Jewish Care Scotland, the Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) is playing an important role in making individuals aware of financial support grants, where they meet the eligibility criteria, and establishing strong referral pathways for people to submit applications, and believes that the Jewish Blind Society (Scotland) has been providing vital support for more than half a century and is based at the Walton Community Care Centre in Giffnock.

Supporters (39)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.