As an amendment to motion S6M-10915 in the name of Jenni Minto (Transvaginal Mesh), leave out from first “notes” to end and insert “recognises that waiting times for mesh-injured women accessing the specialist mesh surgical service are significant and that urgent action is required by the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland to reduce long waits; notes with concern that affected women must be seen by a local urogynaecologist within their NHS board before being referred to specialist services and that a GP referral is not available; further notes that the referral pathway is lengthy and complex, especially relating to independent providers and post-operative care; urges the Scottish Government to implement the full recommendations of Professor Britton’s review to improve the support and outcomes available for women affected by surgical mesh, including the implementation of a new register for patients; requires the Scottish Government to report back to the Scottish Parliament on progress towards the implementation of the review’s recommendations, including on how the management of women’s healthcare and the communication of treatment implications are being addressed by NHS boards; seeks assurances that there will be a patient role in shaping how services supporting mesh-injured women are provided, and calls for clarity around the reimbursement arrangements for women who have arranged qualifying mesh removal surgery privately.”
Result 49 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, October 23, 2023
Supported by: Michael Matheson, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Result 63 for, 1 against, 49 abstained, 16 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, October 23, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Result 50 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote Disagreed