Rona Mackay: Awareness of Aphasia: The Parliament debated S6M-18720 in the name of Rona Mackay—That the Parliament notes that aphasia, which is a language disorder that affects one in three stroke survivors, and can also arise with other neurological conditions or head injuries, can have a significant impact on many people; understands that it can affect speech production and understanding, reading, writing and using numbers and that the level of difficulty experienced varies from person to person, from mild to severe; recognises the significant impact aphasia can have on a person’s life, including leading to feelings of isolation, loneliness and mental health issues; notes the impact that aphasia can have on a person’s relationships with family and friends, everyday social interactions and access to work or services, as well as the stigma and negative treatment that can arise from living...