McMillan Welcomes Funding For Thalidomide Survivors

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that £3.4 million has been pledged, over three years, to help Thalidomide survivors in Scotland meet increasing costs as they get older.

The money will help the 55 known thalidomide survivors in Scotland - many of whom are now in their fifties - and their carers to make adaptations in their homes and purchase specialist equipment to enable them to continue living as independently as possible.

Mr McMillan said;

"I welcome the announcement from the Scottish Government that £3.4 million of funding is to be provided to Thalidomide survivors.

"It is important that a commitment was made, by the Scottish Government, to help the survivors of Thalidomide get on with their lives and this announcement demonstrates such commitment.

"I know hope those survivors will be able to move forward and not have to worry about receiving assistance and support as they grow older."