Jackson Carlaw MSP has nominated mesh implant campaigner Elaine Holmes to be the Eastwood 'Local Hero' at the opening ceremony of the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament.
Local heroes are invited to take part in this major event in recognition of the important contribution they have made to the lives of other people living in Scotland either locally or nationally.
Elaine and other campaigners have been at the forefront of a national awareness campaign on mesh implants. A campaign which has achieved international success and led to changes in Scottish government advice.
Commenting on his nomination Eastwood MSP Jackson Carlaw said:
"'Local Hero' does sound rather a twee phrase but Elaine and other campaigners really have been at the forefront of a national awareness campaign on mesh implants.
"This is a campaign which has achieved international success and led to changes in Scottish government advice.
"Elaine has brought tremendous energy and commitment to her efforts to prevent similar outcomes for many other women and as such I will be delighted to welcome her to Parliament on 2nd July as Eastwood's 'Local Hero'."
Commenting on her nomination Elaine Holmes said:
"When Jackson contacted me about my nomination as the Eastwood 'Local Hero' it was completely out of the blue, I was stunned!
"Once I digested the news I felt both humbled and privileged.
"It will be an absolute honour to represent Eastwood and Scottish Mesh Survivors, sincere thanks Jackson".