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Motion · S6M-13910 · 17 Jul 2024

Welcoming the Expansion of the Community Link Worker Service in the Highlands

Lodged by Emma Roddick (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the significant expansion of the Community Link Worker programme in the Highlands, which is run by Change Mental Health and funded by NHS Highland; understands that the service will double its current reach from serving 31 GP practices to 62; recognises that it follows a social prescribing model that is focused on improving the health outcomes arising from social problems, which can lead to poor mental and physical health; believes that this service helps to break down the barriers and inequalities that rural communities face in accessing mental healthcare through providing community-led local support; notes that this expansion will mean that all GP surgeries across the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership will have access to a Community Link Worker, and wishes the service all the best for the future.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.