Parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have postponed a planned march on the Perth and Kinross Council headquarters.
Founded in 2002, Perth and Kinross ADHD Support Group helps almost 200 parents and children cope with the symptoms of the condition, which can include inattentiveness and impulsiveness.
Members of the self-funded group were due to hand over a petition demanding cash for the charity after walking through the streets of Perth today.
However, a post by a member on a Facebook group prompted a decision to postpone the march in favour of “further discussion with the local authority”.
Chris Ahern wrote: “I know the strength of feeling on here and the mistrust of the council, however I feel that as a group we have not given them enough time from the last meeting to come up with the goods that were promised.
“It would be a shame if the council saw the march as a negative and drag their heels in giving what they promised, and by our own actions, kill off the group.”
The group was offered £10,000 by the council but said it would only sustain services for three months and called for further funding.
Mr Ahern added: “By all means if in a couple of months’ time we have had no results then we can protest as much as possible and also bring in to question their promises and motives, but I think it is too soon to start making waves.”
Several members agreed with Mr Ahern’s position and Eileen Keay of the group issued a statement to The Courier.
She said: “After much discussion and deliberation, the organisers have voted to postpone the event to allow for further discussions with the local authority it is felt this is the best direction for the group at this time.
“Our overriding passion is, and always will be, to ensure this group continues to support and serve all families affected by ADHD in Perth and Kinross.”
A spokeswoman for Perth and Kinross Council said: “The council is open to the suggestion of further discussions with the ADHD group as this is in line with our established policy of engaging with service users and their families.”