Motion · S6M-16658 · 3 Mar 2025
Moral Distress Experienced by Healthcare Professionals
The motion
That the Parliament notes its concern at the extent of moral distress being experienced by healthcare professionals in Scotland; welcomes the upcoming reception hosted by MDDUS on 5 March 2025 in the Fleming Room at the Scottish Parliament to raise awareness of this issue; considers that moral distress is worsened by the impact of the cost of living crisis and the challenges facing the NHS; understands that MDDUS is a mutual defence specialist headquartered in Glasgow that represents the professional and legal interests of more than 65,000 healthcare professionals; believes that supporting the mental health of the workforce is crucial for ensuring safe patient care, and understands that this reception will be an opportunity for members to hear from healthcare professionals about what it sees as the vital importance of protecting practitioners’ wellbeing and mental health.
Supporters (13)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sarah Boyack 5 Sep 2025
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Carol Mochan Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Smyth 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Martin Whitfield 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.