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Motion · S6M-08391 · 24 Mar 2023

Keep the Heid Mental Health Cafés

Lodged by Martin Whitfield Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the success of the Keep the Heid mental health cafés in Haddington and Tranent; further notes the publication of an independent evaluation report of the first café in Haddington, which started in November 2021; understands that the report details the positive impact the café is making on those who access the service and highlights the various benefits they reported having gained from it, which include improved self-confidence, reduced isolation and new friendships, increased resilience, greater structure and purpose, enhanced interest and participation in other community-based support networks, practical help through information sharing and general feelings of comfort and support; further understands that one of the project’s key ambitions is to expand the service into other communities, including Midlothian; notes that a pilot café, funded by the North Berwick Trust, in partnership with North Berwick Coastal Community Connections, will begin in April 2023; commends everyone involved in establishing, running and expanding the Keep the Heid mental health cafés for their innovative approach to supporting people with their mental health, and wishes the project every success in the future.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.