McMillan Signs up to Carers Manifesto Pledge

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has signed up to the Scotland's Carers Manifesto which outlines clear demands for the Scottish elections in May 2011 and presses political parties to commit to support carers.

Mr McMillan signed the pledge, which states ‘Carers are essential to our community and economy’ in the Scottish Parliament.

Mr. McMillan said;

“I have never been in any doubt as to how vital carers are to our local communities in Inverclyde, so I was only too happy to sign up to this pledge.

“The Scottish Government this year published ‘Caring Together: The Carers Strategy for Scotland 2010-2015’, which is a fantastic start in ensuring the Scotland Carers Manifesto pledges are considered fully and implemented as appropriate in the future.

“I also support Carers Rights Day, which takes place on 3 December this year, as a way of highlighting how valuable carers and young carers are to us in providing care for loved ones.

“There can be no price put on a high standard of care and we must ensure that carers throughout Inverclyde are properly provided for themselves”.