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Motion · S6M-11139 · 7 Nov 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group Awarded £10,000 from Lottery Funds for Drop-in Clinics

Lodged by Finlay Carson (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group on receiving £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to provide nine hearing aid care and maintenance drop-ins each month across Stewartry and Wigtownshire; notes that the drop-in sessions take place in Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Wigtown, Whithorn and Stranraer at least once a month; understands that the drop-in clinics are run by trained volunteers who assist in re-tubing, cleaning and carrying out minor repairs on hearing aids, providing advice on maintaining hearing aids and signposting attendees to other services and equipment that may be helpful; notes that Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group was founded in 2008 and that its services are provided across the region, and that it provides not only drop-in sessions but also home visits and care home visits; thanks all of those who volunteer their time to support the work of the Dumfries and Galloway Hard of Hearing Group, and wishes it well for its ongoing work.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.