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Motion · S7M-00003 · 14 May 2026

Arthritis Awareness Month

Lodged by Rachael Hamilton (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 42 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the first Arthritis Awareness Month, which takes place in May 2026 in Scotland and across the UK; acknowledges that arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect over 1.7 million people in Scotland, can strike at any age, including during childhood, and can impact all aspects of life; expresses its commitment to improving the MSK health of Scotland through prevention, early diagnosis, supported self-management and timely access to multidisciplinary services and treatment; recognises that reducing long waiting times for orthopaedic surgery is a priority, and applauds what it sees as the excellent work of Arthritis UK in Scotland to raise awareness of arthritis and change lives through world-class research, campaigning and service delivery.

Supporters (42)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.