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Motion · S6M-10583 · 21 Sep 2023

Recognising CHAS

Lodged by Tess White Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the ongoing support that Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) provides in assisting children with life-shortening conditions; believes that, as the single specialist provider of hospice services for babies, children and young people (up to 21 years), CHAS provides vital support to young people and their families across Scotland when they need it most; recognises that during the 2022-23 period, CHAS has supported 57 children and families across the North East Scotland region, which has included 79 admissions for hospice care, 284 hospice bed nights (planned and unplanned), 179 home visits to 30 children and accepted nine new referrals; notes with great sadness that eight children, babies and young people, who received support from CHAS, have passed away during this period; further notes that, through working in partnership with NHS and local authorities, CHAS is able to offer integrated palliative and end of life care and respite for the whole family; acknowledges CHAS’s aim of bringing treasured moments of joy in what are, without doubt, very difficult times, and praises the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers in providing this much needed service in the north east and throughout Scotland.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.