Scottish Book Trust - Reading is Caring
- Submitted by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 May 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-04522
That the Parliament notes the Scottish Book Trust's Reading is Caring campaign, which helps people living with dementia, and those who care for them, to use reading and sensory experiences to create special moments of connection, spark memories and relieve stress; understands that the programme is now in its third year, and that it trains people through workshops, providing the knowledge and tools needed to share reading with someone living with dementia; recognises the beneficial role of reading and of the wider impact of culture and the role it has to play in relation to wellbeing, and commends the Scottish Book Trust on its work with people with dementia.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Ariane Burgess, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Maggie Chapman, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber (Registered interest)
, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle