That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on a successful run of award wins; understands that the airport received the Sword of Honour title at the 2019 British Safety Awards; notes that this honour recognises companies for their exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks; acknowledges that the airport also won the Working Together for Tourism award at the recent Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards, and understands that the airport’s Therapets canine crew was awarded with the Iain Whyte Memorial Award by Canine Concern Scotland Trust in recognition of the contribution and impact that the airport has made to the Trust.
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That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on a successful run of award wins; understands that the airport received the Sword of Honour title at the 2019 British Safety Awards; notes that this honour recognises companies for their exemplary management of health, safety and environmental risks; acknowledges that the airport also won the Working Together for Tourism award at the recent Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards, and understands that the airport’s Therapets canine crew was awarded with the Iain Whyte Memorial Award by Canine Concern Scotland Trust in recognition of the contribution and impact that the airport has made to the Trust.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Liam Kerr, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament acknowledges the launch of NHS Grampian’s campaign to highlight oral cancer and the importance of checking your mouth regularly; understands that an Aberdeen taxi cab has been specially branded with key messages to encourage everyone to "check their mouth" for signs of mouth cancer; notes that passengers will be able to ask their driver for information about the campaign and its messages; believes that Scotland has the highest rate of mouth cancer in the UK, and understands that survival from the condition is dramatically improved by early diagnosis and treatment.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the launch of NHS Grampian’s campaign to highlight oral cancer and the importance of checking your mouth regularly; understands that an Aberdeen taxi cab has been specially branded with key messages to encourage everyone to "check their mouth" for signs of mouth cancer; notes that passengers will be able to ask their driver for information about the campaign and its messages; believes that Scotland has the highest rate of mouth cancer in the UK, and understands that survival from the condition is dramatically improved by early diagnosis and treatment.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Liam McArthur, Maureen Watt, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Monica Lennon, Margaret Mitchell, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley
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That the Parliament congratulates North East Sensory Services (NESS) on reaching its 140th anniversary; recognises that, since it was formed in 1879, it has promoted independence for blind and deaf people; acknowledges that NESS has made every effort throughout its history to help those in need; notes that, after the First World War, when many soldiers were blinded in battle, the previously-named Aberdeen Town and County Association for Teaching the Blind at their Homes worked with local authorities to deliver a range of services; further notes that, during the 1960s, the charity employed home teachers for blind people, many of whom were themselves visually impaired, and commends NESS's continued commitment to support those in need throughout the north east.
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That the Parliament congratulates North East Sensory Services (NESS) on reaching its 140th anniversary; recognises that, since it was formed in 1879, it has promoted independence for blind and deaf people; acknowledges that NESS has made every effort throughout its history to help those in need; notes that, after the First World War, when many soldiers were blinded in battle, the previously-named Aberdeen Town and County Association for Teaching the Blind at their Homes worked with local authorities to deliver a range of services; further notes that, during the 1960s, the charity employed home teachers for blind people, many of whom were themselves visually impaired, and commends NESS's continued commitment to support those in need throughout the north east.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament acknowledges the 25-year milestone of the NHS Organ Donor Register in Scotland; understands that, in Grampian, 50% of the population is currently registered and that just over 2.6 million people in Scotland are organ donors; believes that more than 6,000 lives have been saved or transformed since the register was launched in October 1994; encourages people to make their donation decision known to family and friends; understands that there is an average of more than 500 people waiting for a transplant in Scotland at any one time, and considers that the introduction of an opt-out system in autumn 2020 will improve the lives of those on the waiting list.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the 25-year milestone of the NHS Organ Donor Register in Scotland; understands that, in Grampian, 50% of the population is currently registered and that just over 2.6 million people in Scotland are organ donors; believes that more than 6,000 lives have been saved or transformed since the register was launched in October 1994; encourages people to make their donation decision known to family and friends; understands that there is an average of more than 500 people waiting for a transplant in Scotland at any one time, and considers that the introduction of an opt-out system in autumn 2020 will improve the lives of those on the waiting list.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Alison Johnstone, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Pauline McNeill, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament celebrates the award of £12,000 by the Scotch Whisky Action Fund to Absafe; recognises that the fund supports projects taking an innovative approach to addressing the issues around alcohol misuse within a community or section of society; welcomes that, by 2023, the fund will have provided £1 million of support, and this announcement brings the number of individual initiatives awarded funding to 48; understands that Absafe will provide an alcohol education programme to empower young people with the confidence and resilience they need to understand alcohol, its impact on communities and families and some of the challenges they may face among peers, and welcomes that 1,200 11- and 12-year-olds will benefit from this programme over the next year.
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That the Parliament celebrates the award of £12,000 by the Scotch Whisky Action Fund to Absafe; recognises that the fund supports projects taking an innovative approach to addressing the issues around alcohol misuse within a community or section of society; welcomes that, by 2023, the fund will have provided £1 million of support, and this announcement brings the number of individual initiatives awarded funding to 48; understands that Absafe will provide an alcohol education programme to empower young people with the confidence and resilience they need to understand alcohol, its impact on communities and families and some of the challenges they may face among peers, and welcomes that 1,200 11- and 12-year-olds will benefit from this programme over the next year.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Alex Neil, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Daniel Wadih, winner of Down’s Syndrome Scotland's (DSS) Christmas card design competition; notes that DSS is a parent-led charity that was established in 1982 and is the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people with the condition and their carers; further notes that Daniel, aged 13, is a pupil at Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen; celebrates that his Christmas card is now available to purchase on the DSS website, and hopes that his card will help spread awareness and festive cheer.
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That the Parliament congratulates Daniel Wadih, winner of Down’s Syndrome Scotland's (DSS) Christmas card design competition; notes that DSS is a parent-led charity that was established in 1982 and is the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people with the condition and their carers; further notes that Daniel, aged 13, is a pupil at Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen; celebrates that his Christmas card is now available to purchase on the DSS website, and hopes that his card will help spread awareness and festive cheer.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alasdair Allan, Annie Wells, David Torrance, Alex Rowley, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament celebrates CLAN Cancer Support's lighthouse sculpture trail, Light the North, which has been launched in partnership with Wild in Art; acknowledges that the campaign aims to raise significant funds and awareness of the vital support provided by CLAN to people affected by cancer across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney and Shetland; notes that the Trail will commence in Autumn 2020 with over 30 lighthouses designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists, and understands that it will take visitors on a cultural tour of the region, allowing them to engage with the area like never before.
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That the Parliament celebrates CLAN Cancer Support's lighthouse sculpture trail, Light the North, which has been launched in partnership with Wild in Art; acknowledges that the campaign aims to raise significant funds and awareness of the vital support provided by CLAN to people affected by cancer across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney and Shetland; notes that the Trail will commence in Autumn 2020 with over 30 lighthouses designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists, and understands that it will take visitors on a cultural tour of the region, allowing them to engage with the area like never before.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Liam McArthur, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Alison Johnstone, David Torrance
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That the Parliament acknowledges the findings of research conducted by Robert Gordon University in collaboration with Community Food Initiatives North East; notes with concern that food insecurity poses a significant risk to those living with long-term health conditions; understands that the most recent 2017 Scottish Health Survey found that 18% of people who were living with limiting longstanding illness were also living with food insecurity; recognises the need for health professionals to be alert to people’s physical appearance, area of residence, or work status being no indication of a patient being food secure, and supports the need to raise awareness of food insecurity as a significant public health problem in order to lead to positive changes that will have a beneficial effect on people’s lives.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the findings of research conducted by Robert Gordon University in collaboration with Community Food Initiatives North East; notes with concern that food insecurity poses a significant risk to those living with long-term health conditions; understands that the most recent 2017 Scottish Health Survey found that 18% of people who were living with limiting longstanding illness were also living with food insecurity; recognises the need for health professionals to be alert to people’s physical appearance, area of residence, or work status being no indication of a patient being food secure, and supports the need to raise awareness of food insecurity as a significant public health problem in order to lead to positive changes that will have a beneficial effect on people’s lives.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Christine Grahame, Bill Kidd, Beatrice Wishart, Alex Rowley, Fulton MacGregor, Sarah Boyack, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates CLAN Cancer Support on raising £60,000 at its Thunderball on 5 October 2019; notes that over 430 guests attended the event at P&J Live; recognises the vital role that CLAN plays in supporting people affected by cancer in the north east of Scotland and the Northern Isles; understands that CLAN provides person-centred, community-based, professional cancer support services free of charge to anyone with any type of cancer and their families and friends, and encourages local communities to continue to support this fantastic charity.
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That the Parliament congratulates CLAN Cancer Support on raising £60,000 at its Thunderball on 5 October 2019; notes that over 430 guests attended the event at P&J Live; recognises the vital role that CLAN plays in supporting people affected by cancer in the north east of Scotland and the Northern Isles; understands that CLAN provides person-centred, community-based, professional cancer support services free of charge to anyone with any type of cancer and their families and friends, and encourages local communities to continue to support this fantastic charity.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 4 October 2019 is Wear Red Day; recognises that the funds raised during Wear Red Day will help the charity, Show Racism the Red Card, to deliver anti-racism workshops to children, young people and their teachers across Scotland; supports the charity in its efforts to challenge racism in society, and agrees that, by working with the next generation in schools, it can have a big impact towards eradicating racism and creating a better world in the future.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 4 October 2019 is Wear Red Day; recognises that the funds raised during Wear Red Day will help the charity, Show Racism the Red Card, to deliver anti-racism workshops to children, young people and their teachers across Scotland; supports the charity in its efforts to challenge racism in society, and agrees that, by working with the next generation in schools, it can have a big impact towards eradicating racism and creating a better world in the future.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Stuart McMillan, Neil Bibby, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Neil, Richard Lyle, Andy Wightman, Liam McArthur, Mary Fee, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, Liam Kerr, Alex Rowley, Monica Lennon, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Pauline McNeill, Ruth Maguire, Colin Smyth, Christine Grahame
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