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St Margaret of Scotland Hospice Opens New Palliative Care Centre

  • Submitted by: Marie McNair, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-01896

That the Parliament congratulates St Margaret of Scotland Hospice on the official opening and blessing of The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre; understands that the centre was opened by the Archbishop of Glasgow and is part of a major redevelopment of the hospice’s upgraded facilities, which aim to provide enhanced care, comfort and dignity for patients and families, and recognises St Margaret’s as the oldest hospice in Scotland, which has been serving the community for 76 years with dedication and compassion.


Supported by: Heather Anderson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Bob Doris, Clare Haughey, Alex Kerr, Monica Lennon, Stuart McMillan, Angela Ross, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance