Motion text
That this House acknowledges the one-year anniversary of the Big Disability Group relocating its Big Disability Hub to new premises in Clydebank; notes that during the past year the group has expanded its services to the local community and that its advisers support all disabilities, all age groups and all long-term conditions for people living with disabilities, their families and their carers; further notes that the group has established strong working relationships with other organisations to provide welfare rights support, Citizens Advice Bureau services and advice on Social Security Scotland benefits through Voiceability, and that it works with a legal firm to provide legal support and advice on welfare and benefits; believes that the staff and volunteers at the Big Disability Group play an invaluable role advising people with disabilities and their families on accessing all support to which they are entitled; offers everyone involved in the Big Disability Group our most sincere gratitude for their work; and wishes everyone involved in the Big Disability Group well for the years ahead.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Docherty-Hughes, Martin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 June 2023
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 June 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
26 June 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 July 2023
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 July 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.