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Motion

Redesigning Primary Care for Scotland's Communities

S4M-15172.2 · Amendment · lodged by Simpson, Dr Richard

Lodged on
14 Dec 2015
Heard / answered on
15 Dec 2015

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As an amendment to motion S4M-15172 in the name of Shona Robison (Redesigning Primary Care for Scotland's Communities), insert at end "; notes however that, while there has been some shift in the balance of care from secondary to primary services, there has been a reduction in the primary care share of the overall health budget despite an increase in population and in patients with complex needs, and believes that the new models being tested with new roles for nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals as well as GPs require appropriate core funding over the course of the next parliamentary session and an open and transparent debate at all levels regarding differential funding to tackle health inequalities".
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Lodged by Simpson, Dr Richard (Scottish Labour).
Amendment division result
15 Dec 2015
Defeated Show MSPs
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46
Against
63
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0
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18
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Debated in chamber — 2 contributions reference this

  • Dr Simpson Lab Chamber · 15 Dec 2015 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 December 2015
    Finally, I hope that the Government will publish a set of principles that it seeks to use to underpin any new contract. The task is daunting but, if we all work together, I hope that we will achieve …
  • The Presiding Officer (Tricia Marwick) NPA Chamber · 15 Dec 2015 · Meeting of the Parliament 15 December 2015
    There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S4M-15172.2, in the name of Richard Simpson, which seeks to amend motion S4M-15172, in the…

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  1. Original motion
    S4M-15172
    14 Dec 2015 · Motion For Debate · Robison, Shona
    That the Parliament commends the good work of the dedicated health and care professionals who embody the community health services; agrees that effective frontline community healthcare is vital to helping people enjoy life at home, or in a homely setting, for as long as possible; recognises the challenges being faced in the recruitment and retention of GP...
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    Defeated 46/63
    S4M-15172.2
    14 Dec 2015 · Amendment · Simpson, Dr Richard
    As an amendment to motion S4M-15172 in the name of Shona Robison (Redesigning Primary Care for Scotland's Communities), insert at end "; notes however that, while there has been some shift in the balance of care from secondary to primary services, there has been a reduction in the primary care share of the overall health budget despite an increase in popu...