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Wishing Helen Mathieson from Aurrida House a Happy Retirement

  • Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 24 November 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19871

That the Parliament congratulates Helen Mathieson, from Orkney, on her retirement after 30 years of dedicated service at Aurrida House in Kirkwall; understands that Aurrida House provides a range of different services for young people in need of support arising from a physical, sensory or learning disability; notes that Helen has played an instrumental role in delivering high-quality support and care and promoting the wellbeing of children and families that have accessed Aurrida House's services throughout her career; thanks her for her commitment to ensuring that children with additional support needs in Orkney have a space and community in which they can learn, grow and thrive; congratulates Helen on her well-deserved retirement, and wishes her and everyone at Aurrida House all the best for the future.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White