Funding support for Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland

Early day motion 481, tabled 29 June 2026 by Patricia Ferguson (Labour). Signed by 5 members.

That this House warmly welcomes the announcement that Drumchapel LIFE and Men Matter Scotland, based in Drumchapel, in Glasgow West constituency, are among 23 projects across Scotland to receive a share of a £2.2 million Self Management Fund administrated by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland; notes that this scheme supports people living with long-term health conditions, disabled people, and unpaid carers by helping them take control of their health and wellbeing; understands that the funding will support Drumchapel LIFE’s wellbeing programmes, which teach practical skills and promote positive physical and mental health; further understands that Men Matter Scotland will utilise the funding to develop a programme of mental health support for men experiencing mental ill health and suicidal ideation due to work pressures; recognises the importance of funding of this nature that invests in person centred care to help tackle health inequalities; commends the work of the local organisations, volunteers, and partners who helped to secure this funding and who will use it to continue to deliver for local people; and wishes both organisations every success as they continue to deliver these vital services in the community.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.