Epilepsy Consortium Scotland Report: Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 13 July 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-05395
That the Parliament notes the publication of the Epilepsy Consortium Scotland report into Epilepsy Specialist Nurse services during the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that around 55,000 people in Scotland have epilepsy; recognises what it sees as the vital role that Epilepsy Specialist Nurses (ESN) play in supporting people with their condition; pays tribute to the work done by ESNs during the pandemic; notes the finding that ESNs are facing increasing pressure and caseloads as a result of the pandemic; further notes the findings of the report, and supports action for more ESNs to help improve the lives and wellbeing of people with epilepsy in Scotland.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Foysol Choudhury, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Christine Grahame, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Mark Ruskell, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed