Congratulations to Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers on their 25th Anniversary

With Local Hero Marjory Jagger at the opening of the Parliament in 2016

I have lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers on reaching their 25^th anniversary. I have been glad to support the organisation since its establishment in 2000, inviting its then manager, Marjory Jagger, as my local hero to the opening of the Parliament at Holyrood in 2016. The development of the service has been remarkable, from its inception when it supported 6 young carers per week to where it has now grown to the point with over 65 young people receiving support across the region, I also want to acknowledge the vital support provided from the local community who donate over 730 volunteer hours per week allowing the service to offer over 200 hours of one-to-one input every week and I look forward to the service achieving many more anniversaries serving the community of Skye and Lochalsh.

About

Born in Stornoway, brought up on the south shores of Loch Torridon in Wester Ross and now living in Inverness, Rhoda has experience of living in both rural and urban areas of the Highlands and Islands, giving her the knowledge to understand the various challenges faced by our communities.

Rhoda has worked in both the public and private sectors in the Highlands. Employed for a number of years with the public sector trade union Unison and The Highland Council, then as a Member of the Scottish Parliament between 1999 and 2003, then again from 2007.

Rhoda has held many Shadow Cabinet roles including Rural and Connectivity Cabinet Secretary, Shadow Women and Equalities Spokesperson, Shadow Health Minister, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Shadow Minister for Economy, and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice. She is currently the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Land Reform, Islands.