A Lanarkshire MSP has written to the Mental Health Minister is calling for action to tackle neurodevelopment assessment waiting times.
Central Scotland MSP, Graham Simpson, is calling on Kevin Stewart MSP to address the delays facing young people in need of a neurodevelopment assessment.
This letter comes after Mr Simpson raised a local constituent’s case on this issue at the Scottish Parliament back in April.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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