Backing for councillor's call to support families

A councillor is fighting for families affected by a genetic condition to have better care provision in Scotland.

- MARC MCLEAN

Castle Douglas and Crocketford Councillor Pauline Drysdale recently spoke out to raise awareness of 22q11 Deletion Syndrome - the second most common genetic condition after Down Syndrome.

The condition, which is also known as DiGeorge syndrome, affects around 1:1497 pregnancies and has been the subject of a comprehensive and developing care programme in Ireland over the last eight years.

The Conservatives councillor wants to see similar treatment and recognition of 22q Deletion Syndrome in Scotland.

She said: "We need this to bring equity of care and high quality care provision for every child and family affected by this disease!"