121ST BIRTHDAY OF MACA

Early day motion 1125, tabled 6 November 2000 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 87 members.

That this House congratulates MACA (the Mental After Care Association), the oldest community mental health service in the country, on its 121st birthday; supports its key values based on the understanding that everyone with mental health problems is a unique individual with rights and needs like any other person; commends its aim to improve the quality of life for people with mental health needs and their carers in a way that reflects and respects their individuality; and welcomes the role it continues to play in promoting good mental health policy and innovative practice in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector service organisations.

Signatures by party: Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 11, Labour/Co-operative 5, UUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1.