Covid-19 (Update)

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 10 March 2020.

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Photo of Jeane Freeman Jeane Freeman Scottish National Party

That is an important question. My colleague Clare Haughey tells me that we are looking at the matter, particularly for people with learning disabilities.

We are also, through colleagues elsewhere in Government, reaching out to ensure that carers have the support that they need. This is an anxious time for carers: there is anxiety about those for whom they care as well as anxiety about who will care for the individuals for whom they care if they become ill themselves.

All that work is under way. I intend to come back to the chamber and update members on all of that, as soon as it is possible and practical to do so.