Leuchie House National Lottery Community funding

Early day motion 1037, tabled 7 March 2022 by Kenny MacAskill (Alba). Signed by 4 members.

That this House congratulates national respite centre Leuchie House on receiving £117,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to help improve their facilities; understands that the charity located near North Berwick provides care for people with neurological conditions and has now fully reopened following closure during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the money will fund a new occupational therapist to join the team for three years, help fun a new digital skills coordinator for one year, and provide guests with smart technologies that will assist them in their daily life which will help them live more independently and feel less isolated; welcomes Mark Bevan CEO of Leuchie House's comments when showing delight for the funding to be awarded to the charity and the positive impact this funding will have for Leuchie House; and wishes the staff, guests and all involved at Leuchie House the very best for their futures.

Signatures by party: Alba 2, DUP 1, Scottish National Party 1.