MSP BACKS DISABILITY CAMPAIGN

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie has given his backing to Leonard Cheshire Disability – an organisation which supports disabled people in the UK and around the world to fulfil their potential and allows them to lead the life they wish.
 
During a meeting with the Scottish Director, Stuart Robertson and the Public Affairs Officer, Andrew Ewen, it was emphasised how important support for Disabled people in Midlothian and East Lothian and the rest of Scotland actually is.
 
Leonard Cheshire Disability provide support to thousands of people helping them to develop skills through employment, volunteering and digital inclusion projects.
  
Commenting, Colin Beattie said:
 
“This is a fantastic organisation which can make a real difference to the lives of disabled people across Scotland, as well as their friends and families.
 
“Disabled people often face challenges in everyday life which most people don’t have to think twice about – having the proper support in place allows disabled people to carry on in their lives in the best possible way.