LEUCHIE HOUSE

Early day motion 306, tabled 23 June 2010 by Fiona O'Donnell (Labour). Signed by 25 members.

That this House regrets the decision to close Leuchie House in North Berwick; notes that Leuchie House is the only respite home for sufferers of multiple sclerosis (MS) operating in Scotland and northern England, and is one of a total of only four across the UK; recognises that the level of care given at Leuchie House is exceptional and that the facility has achieved maximum scores in every area of the Care Commission's inspection; further recognises that Leuchie House is much-valued by service users and the closure of such a specialised facility will cause a strain on families and other services, such as the NHS, as they struggle to cope with the needs of MS patients; and calls on the Government to work with the Scottish Government and the MS Society to ensure the continuation of the facility.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.