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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, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jamie Hepburn, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Annie Wells