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Mental Health Nursing Awards – Balcary Ward, Midpark, Dumfries

  • Submitted by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 08 May 2025
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion reference: S6M-17407

That the Parliament congratulates the Balcary Ward, which is the intensive psychiatric care unit (IPCU) at Midpark Hospital in Dumfries, on being shortlisted for the Mental Health Nursing awards in the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025; understands that the nominations highlight the exceptional and person-centred care that the ward provides to individuals who are facing complex and acute mental health challenges; notes that the team has been praised for its holistic approach in supporting and caring for vulnerable individuals; understands that a collaborative practice is used, which also demonstrates the daily dedication of nursing staff; recognises that the awards are now in their second year and believes that they celebrate the very best in Scottish nursing, where nursing practice is shown to deliver compassion, innovation and excellence; commends the commitment from the team at Balcary Ward, and wishes senior charge Alistair Carlyle and his team all the very best in the finals on 12 June at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Sandesh Gulhane (Registered interest) , Clare Haughey (Registered interest) , Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney