Motion · S6M-12199 · 18 Feb 2024

NHS Grampian Blood Borne Viruses Testing Pilot

Lodged by Kevin Stewart Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that NHS Grampian is running a pilot scheme; understands that all patients who have a blood test at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s Accident and Emergency Department will be tested for blood borne viruses; believes that this drive will help in the ambition to eliminate Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and end new transmissions of HIV; congratulates NHS Grampian for initiating this three-month pilot, which is being funded by the Scottish Government, and hopes that this pilot will prove to be successful and that this testing regime will be expanded throughout Scotland.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.