Carers
Purpose of the Group
To ensure equality of opportunity for carers in Scotland by liaising with carers organisations, lobbying The Executive and promoting legislation on carers behalf; to promote awareness amongst members of the Scottish Parliament of the needs of carers and former carers; to liaise with members of both Houses at Westminster and the Welsh Assembly in order to share best practice; and to link with appropriate bodies, including carers organisations, on an international basis.
Forthcoming Meetings
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Annual General Meeting, including election of office bearers, on Thursday 18 September at 12.30 pm in Room Q1.03. Anyone interested in attending the meeting and who does not have a security pass should in the first instance contact Dave Smith who will arrange passes for attendance. Tel: 0131 348 5747; Email: Dave.Smith@scottish.parliament.uk |
Group Members
MSP
Bashir Ahmad
Alasdair Allan
Bill Butler
Bob Doris
Kenneth Gibson
Charlie Gordon
Robin Harper
Jamie Hepburn
James Kelly
Bill Kidd
Nanette Milne
Elaine Murray
Cathy Peattie
Mary Scanlon
John Scott
Jamie Stone
Dave Thompson
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Non-MSP
Organisations
Carers Scotland (Pat Begley, Fiona Collie)
Coalition of Carers in Scotland (Clare Cairns, Seb Fischer)
Princess Royal Trust for Carers (Dave Clark, Ruth Clark)
Crossroads Scotland (Jack Ryan)
V.S.A.(Kenneth Simpson)
Scottish Society for Autism (Chris Whelan)
Shared Care Scotland (Don Williamson)
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Group Officers
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Convener: Cathy Peattie MSP
Vice-Convener: Bill Kidd MSP
Secretary: Dave Clark
Financial Benefits:
Subscriptions:
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Contact
Cathy Peattie MSP
Room M1.07
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Tel: 0131 348 5746 |
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Current Members
Cross Party Groups
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