That the Parliament welcomes the innovative technology, Attend Anywhere, led by the Lanarkshire Telehealth Team, which allows patients in Lanarkshire to have virtual consultations with their general practice; acknowledges that Attend Anywhere helps health and care providers offer secure video call access to their services as part of their day-to-day work; highlights that trial consultations have been conducted at some surgeries in North and South Lanarkshire and that this type of appointment may now be offered where appropriate, and understands that Attend Anywhere is already being used successfully among integrated health and social care teams and other specialist services in the community.
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That the Parliament welcomes the innovative technology, Attend Anywhere, led by the Lanarkshire Telehealth Team, which allows patients in Lanarkshire to have virtual consultations with their general practice; acknowledges that Attend Anywhere helps health and care providers offer secure video call access to their services as part of their day-to-day work; highlights that trial consultations have been conducted at some surgeries in North and South Lanarkshire and that this type of appointment may now be offered where appropriate, and understands that Attend Anywhere is already being used successfully among integrated health and social care teams and other specialist services in the community.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Stuart McMillan, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Supporting Our Community in Hamilton on becoming a registered charity; notes that the charity aims to create a social hub for the local community, provide a range of accessible activities for children and families, and create a wellbeing centre; acknowledges that Supporting Our Community is run by a group of local people who aim to offer programmes and activities that encourage people to become involved in their community, such as arts and crafts, gardening, music and coffee mornings, and notes that the charity also focuses on mental health awareness, suicide and wellbeing.
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That the Parliament congratulates Supporting Our Community in Hamilton on becoming a registered charity; notes that the charity aims to create a social hub for the local community, provide a range of accessible activities for children and families, and create a wellbeing centre; acknowledges that Supporting Our Community is run by a group of local people who aim to offer programmes and activities that encourage people to become involved in their community, such as arts and crafts, gardening, music and coffee mornings, and notes that the charity also focuses on mental health awareness, suicide and wellbeing.
Supported by: Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Tom Mason, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne, Alasdair Allan, Miles Briggs, John Scott, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes that NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement department has produced a new, short infomercial aimed at young people to highlight the importance of regularly checking your mouth and looking for the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer; acknowledges that the infomercial was funded by the Ben Walton Scholarship and Development Grant hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, and developed in partnership with the Coatbridge Peer Education Group and Community Learning and Development, North Lanarkshire; understands that signs can include ulcers that do not heal after a few weeks, red and white patches and unusual lumps or bumps in the mouth or neck; recognises that, as well as looking out for the signs and symptoms, the infomercial also encourages young people to practice some risk lowering behaviours such as getting to know their mouth through self-examination, not smoking, watching what they drink and practising safer sex, and wishes NHS Lanarkshire well with this worthwhile initiative.
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That the Parliament notes that NHS Lanarkshire’s health improvement department has produced a new, short infomercial aimed at young people to highlight the importance of regularly checking your mouth and looking for the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer; acknowledges that the infomercial was funded by the Ben Walton Scholarship and Development Grant hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, and developed in partnership with the Coatbridge Peer Education Group and Community Learning and Development, North Lanarkshire; understands that signs can include ulcers that do not heal after a few weeks, red and white patches and unusual lumps or bumps in the mouth or neck; recognises that, as well as looking out for the signs and symptoms, the infomercial also encourages young people to practice some risk lowering behaviours such as getting to know their mouth through self-examination, not smoking, watching what they drink and practising safer sex, and wishes NHS Lanarkshire well with this worthwhile initiative.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Burnett, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Monica Lennon, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Viewpark Conservation Group on securing a grant of £435,800 from the Scottish Land Fund for the Douglas Support Estate in Lanarkshire, which will bring the estate into community ownership; notes that this is the largest amount of urban land acquired to date under the Scottish Land Fund; acknowledges that the future of Douglas Support, which dates back to the 17th century, is now secured as this grant will help preserve and upgrade the estate as a natural resource for local people and wildlife; notes the historical and cultural value of Douglas Support as an important green space but also as a recreational facility for the local and Lanarkshire community, and acknowledges Grace and Tom McNeill and everyone at Viewpark Conservation Group for their tremendous hard work and dedication over many years.
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That the Parliament congratulates Viewpark Conservation Group on securing a grant of £435,800 from the Scottish Land Fund for the Douglas Support Estate in Lanarkshire, which will bring the estate into community ownership; notes that this is the largest amount of urban land acquired to date under the Scottish Land Fund; acknowledges that the future of Douglas Support, which dates back to the 17th century, is now secured as this grant will help preserve and upgrade the estate as a natural resource for local people and wildlife; notes the historical and cultural value of Douglas Support as an important green space but also as a recreational facility for the local and Lanarkshire community, and acknowledges Grace and Tom McNeill and everyone at Viewpark Conservation Group for their tremendous hard work and dedication over many years.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Richard Lyle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour
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That the Parliament congratulates Boyd Tunnock on being knighted for services to business and charity; recognises that he invented the Tunnock’s teacake in 1956 and that it has become, along with the caramel wafer, among Scotland’s most iconic products; believes that his knighthood is well merited, not just in recognition of his business acumen but also his long history of charitable endeavours, both in his local community of Uddingston, Bothwell and Lanarkshire, as well as further afield, with his support, for example, for the RNLI and the Malin Court Housing Association; considers that Boyd is widely regarded as an example of a truly great businessman with an ingrained sense of personal and corporate social responsibility; believes that young people across Scotland can look to him as a role model for how to run a business and give back to the community, and wishes Boyd and his wife, Anne, well for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Boyd Tunnock on being knighted for services to business and charity; recognises that he invented the Tunnock’s teacake in 1956 and that it has become, along with the caramel wafer, among Scotland’s most iconic products; believes that his knighthood is well merited, not just in recognition of his business acumen but also his long history of charitable endeavours, both in his local community of Uddingston, Bothwell and Lanarkshire, as well as further afield, with his support, for example, for the RNLI and the Malin Court Housing Association; considers that Boyd is widely regarded as an example of a truly great businessman with an ingrained sense of personal and corporate social responsibility; believes that young people across Scotland can look to him as a role model for how to run a business and give back to the community, and wishes Boyd and his wife, Anne, well for the future.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Liz Smith, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Fulton MacGregor, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, Finlay Carson, Alexander Burnett, Jamie Halcro Johnston
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotland Women’s National Football Team on its 3-2 win against Jamaica at the Women’s International Friendly at Hampden Park on 28 May 2019; acknowledges that a record 18,555 spectators attended to see the win, and wishes the team the best of luck as it heads into its opening group game at the World Cup Finals when it plays England on 9 June 2019.
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That the Parliament congratulates Scotland Women’s National Football Team on its 3-2 win against Jamaica at the Women’s International Friendly at Hampden Park on 28 May 2019; acknowledges that a record 18,555 spectators attended to see the win, and wishes the team the best of luck as it heads into its opening group game at the World Cup Finals when it plays England on 9 June 2019.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Alexander Stewart, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Greene, Sandra White, Donald Cameron, Tom Arthur, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Murdo Fraser, Neil Bibby, Gail Ross, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its five-year action plan for the former mining village of Auchinloch; acknowledges the many groups that have received funding, including the Auchinloch Toddlers Group and the Auchinloch Thursday Club, which will be used toward valuable projects that will benefit the village; notes that the project is being led by Lauren Arthur who is now employed by CRT, following a two-year spell as a modern apprentice; notes that Lauren will provide support to groups to help them deliver their action plan with the assistance of CRT staff and professional support, and believes that this work will be beneficial and valuable to the village.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its five-year action plan for the former mining village of Auchinloch; acknowledges the many groups that have received funding, including the Auchinloch Toddlers Group and the Auchinloch Thursday Club, which will be used toward valuable projects that will benefit the village; notes that the project is being led by Lauren Arthur who is now employed by CRT, following a two-year spell as a modern apprentice; notes that Lauren will provide support to groups to help them deliver their action plan with the assistance of CRT staff and professional support, and believes that this work will be beneficial and valuable to the village.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates the Lanarkshire Campus of the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on winning the Sustainable Buildings that Inspire category at the 2019 Guardian University Awards, which were held on 10 April in London; understands that the campus, which opened in summer 2018, is one of the most sustainable buildings in the UK; recognises that it is completely carbon-neutral and is powered on 100% renewable energy, and hopes that it will inspire those responsible for the design of future higher education campuses.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Lanarkshire Campus of the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on winning the Sustainable Buildings that Inspire category at the 2019 Guardian University Awards, which were held on 10 April in London; understands that the campus, which opened in summer 2018, is one of the most sustainable buildings in the UK; recognises that it is completely carbon-neutral and is powered on 100% renewable energy, and hopes that it will inspire those responsible for the design of future higher education campuses.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, John Scott, Maureen Watt, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates St Bride’s Primary School and Nursery Class in Bothwell on the positive feedback that it received following an inspection from Education Scotland; notes that the inspectors praised the commitment and dedication of the headteacher, Denise Pacitti, and her staff, toward the children and their parents; acknowledges the report's recognition of the warm and welcoming ethos across the school and its observation that the pupils are confident and enthusiastic learners who are proud of their place of learning, and welcomes the report stating that the school's approach to keeping track of children’s achievements helps to ensure that all are included and involved.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Bride’s Primary School and Nursery Class in Bothwell on the positive feedback that it received following an inspection from Education Scotland; notes that the inspectors praised the commitment and dedication of the headteacher, Denise Pacitti, and her staff, toward the children and their parents; acknowledges the report's recognition of the warm and welcoming ethos across the school and its observation that the pupils are confident and enthusiastic learners who are proud of their place of learning, and welcomes the report stating that the school's approach to keeping track of children’s achievements helps to ensure that all are included and involved.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Liz Smith, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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That the Parliament supports calls for Taiwan to be included in the upcoming 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA) meetings and also in technical meetings of the World Health Organization (WHO); understands that Taiwan has previously attended meetings of the WHA and notes with concern that, at present, it looks unlikely that it will be included in the meeting; considers that Taiwan has had great success in achieving universal health coverage, has successfully eradicated several deadly diseases and helped many countries by training medical professionals or improving their medical capacity; further considers that Taiwan can make a valuable contribution to safeguard the global disease prevention system; welcomes that it is willing and in a position to share with the WHO and other countries its expertise and experience in order to realise UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, and believes that Taiwan should be invited to attend the 72nd WHA meetings in May 2019 as well as all future WHO technical meetings, mechanisms and activities.
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That the Parliament supports calls for Taiwan to be included in the upcoming 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA) meetings and also in technical meetings of the World Health Organization (WHO); understands that Taiwan has previously attended meetings of the WHA and notes with concern that, at present, it looks unlikely that it will be included in the meeting; considers that Taiwan has had great success in achieving universal health coverage, has successfully eradicated several deadly diseases and helped many countries by training medical professionals or improving their medical capacity; further considers that Taiwan can make a valuable contribution to safeguard the global disease prevention system; welcomes that it is willing and in a position to share with the WHO and other countries its expertise and experience in order to realise UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, and believes that Taiwan should be invited to attend the 72nd WHA meetings in May 2019 as well as all future WHO technical meetings, mechanisms and activities.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Edward Mountain, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Rhoda Grant, David Stewart, James Dornan, Liam Kerr, Maurice Golden, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 19/06/2019
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