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Queensferry Charity Wins Volunteer Award at Scottish Health Awards

  • Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 27 November 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19952

That the Parliament congratulates the volunteer-run urgent courier service, Blood Bikes Scotland, on winning the Volunteer Award at the Scottish Health Awards 2025; notes that the service operates free of charge, delivering blood, blood products, specimens, medications, urgent documentation and small medical equipment reliably 365 days a year; further notes that it is wholly funded by voluntary donations from private individuals and corporate supporters, with no government or NHS funding; acknowledges the dedication of the 250 volunteers, including riders, drivers, call handlers and fundraisers, who give their time without salary or remuneration; believes that the service has saved NHS Scotland over £1 million in the last three years, and commends all involved for their outstanding contribution to healthcare in Scotland.