That the Parliament acknowledges that Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland will take place from 2 to 7 November 2020; recognises that this year’s theme is Unlocking Potential, which reflects the innovative and, at times, unexpected ways in which children and adults with dyslexia have responded and adapted to the challenges posed by COVID-19; further recognises that there has been a significant increase this year, in particular during April and May, in the number of people engaging with the online Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit, which offers three free online modules for teachers to help raise awareness of what dyslexia is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community; notes that, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week, dyslexic author and illustrator, Tom McLaughlin, will take part in an online event aimed at 6 to 11-year-olds; notes that Scottish Government funding during lockdown enabled Dyslexia Scotland to set up a Tutor Bursary Fund to pay for tutoring for dyslexic children whose parents had been financially affected by COVID-19, providing for over 100 hours of tutoring; understands that, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2020, Dyslexia Scotland will be raising funds through its One in a Hundred campaign so that the organisation can fund a further 100 hours of tutoring for children, young people and adults with dyslexia, and hopes that Dyslexia Awareness Week will help raise awareness of, and understanding for, the 1-in-10 children, young people and adults with dyslexia in Scotland.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that Dyslexia Awareness Week in Scotland will take place from 2 to 7 November 2020; recognises that this year’s theme is Unlocking Potential, which reflects the innovative and, at times, unexpected ways in which children and adults with dyslexia have responded and adapted to the challenges posed by COVID-19; further recognises that there has been a significant increase this year, in particular during April and May, in the number of people engaging with the online Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit, which offers three free online modules for teachers to help raise awareness of what dyslexia is, its impact and how it can be supported within an inclusive school community; notes that, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week, dyslexic author and illustrator, Tom McLaughlin, will take part in an online event aimed at 6 to 11-year-olds; notes that Scottish Government funding during lockdown enabled Dyslexia Scotland to set up a Tutor Bursary Fund to pay for tutoring for dyslexic children whose parents had been financially affected by COVID-19, providing for over 100 hours of tutoring; understands that, as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2020, Dyslexia Scotland will be raising funds through its One in a Hundred campaign so that the organisation can fund a further 100 hours of tutoring for children, young people and adults with dyslexia, and hopes that Dyslexia Awareness Week will help raise awareness of, and understanding for, the 1-in-10 children, young people and adults with dyslexia in Scotland.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Elaine Smith, Johann Lamont, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Neil Findlay, Mark McDonald, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Christine Grahame, John Scott, Rachael Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Colin Smyth, Claudia Beamish, Gordon Lindhurst, John Mason, Neil Bibby, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire’s Mental Health and Learning Disability Service on receiving the Citizens’ Award at the Holyrood Connect Public Sector ICT Awards in recognition of its Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Online Resource service, which is designed to enhance dementia post-diagnostic support through the use of technology; acknowledges that the resource was designed specifically for people in Lanarkshire who have dementia, their families and friends, and for carers and health practitioners; recognises that the online service provides information about all dementia services and peer support groups in one, easy to access, place; notes that the resource offers information about understanding dementia, managing symptoms, planning for the future and peer support; understands that, in its first six months, the service was accessed more than 1,800 times; considers that this simple resource provides people with dementia, and their carers, with practical advice and guidance, to support them to live as well as possible, and looks forward to seeing how the resource develops.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire’s Mental Health and Learning Disability Service on receiving the Citizens’ Award at the Holyrood Connect Public Sector ICT Awards in recognition of its Dementia Post Diagnostic Support Online Resource service, which is designed to enhance dementia post-diagnostic support through the use of technology; acknowledges that the resource was designed specifically for people in Lanarkshire who have dementia, their families and friends, and for carers and health practitioners; recognises that the online service provides information about all dementia services and peer support groups in one, easy to access, place; notes that the resource offers information about understanding dementia, managing symptoms, planning for the future and peer support; understands that, in its first six months, the service was accessed more than 1,800 times; considers that this simple resource provides people with dementia, and their carers, with practical advice and guidance, to support them to live as well as possible, and looks forward to seeing how the resource develops.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Monica Lennon, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Elaine Smith, Michelle Ballantyne, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Sarah Nelson on being appointed an OBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours for her longstanding work on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse; acknowledges that Sarah has been a longstanding member of the Cross Party Group on Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse and was an adviser both to the Public Petitions Committee's Inquiry into tackling child sexual exploitation and the Scottish Government’s SurvivorScotland strategy; acknowledges that she is a Research Associate at the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in research on childhood sexual abuse and its effects across the life course; recognises the contribution that Sarah has made through her academic research and direct work with survivors, in particular by reflecting their voices in numerous publications for policy makers and practitioners; commends Sarah for her excellent and dedicated work, and wishes her all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dr Sarah Nelson on being appointed an OBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours for her longstanding work on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse; acknowledges that Sarah has been a longstanding member of the Cross Party Group on Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse and was an adviser both to the Public Petitions Committee's Inquiry into tackling child sexual exploitation and the Scottish Government’s SurvivorScotland strategy; acknowledges that she is a Research Associate at the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in research on childhood sexual abuse and its effects across the life course; recognises the contribution that Sarah has made through her academic research and direct work with survivors, in particular by reflecting their voices in numerous publications for policy makers and practitioners; commends Sarah for her excellent and dedicated work, and wishes her all the best for the future.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Maureen Watt, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates Chryston High School on the establishment of a school parliament, its representative pupil council, which comprises of environmental, foreign affairs, sport and equalities committees; notes that the school parliament is pupil-led and has brought about positive changes in the school, including the successful initiative to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Auchengeich mining disaster with a ceremony marking the renaming of school’s sports hall, the Auchengeich Memorial Hall; further notes the superb related pupil artwork hanging in the hall; acknowledges the school parliament’s decision to take part in fundraising events for St Andrew’s Hospice; congratulates the school on receiving the Vision Schools Award for the work it does in relation to Holocaust education; recognises the core values of the school parliament, which are integrity, compassion, ambition, respect, equity and rationale, and considers that this school parliament model, which gives pupils experience of key and evidence-based decision-making, could be replicated in other schools throughout Scotland.
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That the Parliament congratulates Chryston High School on the establishment of a school parliament, its representative pupil council, which comprises of environmental, foreign affairs, sport and equalities committees; notes that the school parliament is pupil-led and has brought about positive changes in the school, including the successful initiative to commemorate those who lost their lives during the Auchengeich mining disaster with a ceremony marking the renaming of school’s sports hall, the Auchengeich Memorial Hall; further notes the superb related pupil artwork hanging in the hall; acknowledges the school parliament’s decision to take part in fundraising events for St Andrew’s Hospice; congratulates the school on receiving the Vision Schools Award for the work it does in relation to Holocaust education; recognises the core values of the school parliament, which are integrity, compassion, ambition, respect, equity and rationale, and considers that this school parliament model, which gives pupils experience of key and evidence-based decision-making, could be replicated in other schools throughout Scotland.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Elaine Smith, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Fulton MacGregor, Donald Cameron, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Lanarkshire Carers on its successful AGM held virtually on 21 September 2020 via Zoom; recognises the tremendous efforts made to move services the organisation provides online due to the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that, in response to COVID-19, the organisation provides regular updates to carers via the website, social media and e-bulletins, and provides outgoing wellbeing contact calls; further notes that Lanarkshire Carers has adapted the messaging and referral pathways to reflect the changing support needs of carers to include emergency planning, anticipatory care plans and personal protective equipment; commends the organisation on its new carer training programme, Steps of Caring, which covers a range of topics to help carers feel confident in their caring role, provides useful information and contacts and looks after the carer’s own health and wellbeing; acknowledges that the Carer Card scheme enables carers to access a wide range of offers and discounts from a variety of local retailers, services and suppliers, and commends Lanarkshire Carers for organising a variety of online events such as yoga, conversation cafes and gardening videos to mark Carers Week in June 2020, which included dedicated activities for BAME carers.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lanarkshire Carers on its successful AGM held virtually on 21 September 2020 via Zoom; recognises the tremendous efforts made to move services the organisation provides online due to the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that, in response to COVID-19, the organisation provides regular updates to carers via the website, social media and e-bulletins, and provides outgoing wellbeing contact calls; further notes that Lanarkshire Carers has adapted the messaging and referral pathways to reflect the changing support needs of carers to include emergency planning, anticipatory care plans and personal protective equipment; commends the organisation on its new carer training programme, Steps of Caring, which covers a range of topics to help carers feel confident in their caring role, provides useful information and contacts and looks after the carer’s own health and wellbeing; acknowledges that the Carer Card scheme enables carers to access a wide range of offers and discounts from a variety of local retailers, services and suppliers, and commends Lanarkshire Carers for organising a variety of online events such as yoga, conversation cafes and gardening videos to mark Carers Week in June 2020, which included dedicated activities for BAME carers.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Elaine Smith, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Monica Lennon, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the £1 million investment by Chemco International in its Coatbridge site, which includes the acquisition and upgrading of existing buildings together with the neighbouring property; understands that phase one of the project will provide modern facilities, increase technical production and help to maximise the company’s growth in its design, manufacture and sales of innovative and environmentally-friendly protective coatings for the marine and industrial sectors; notes that this investment re-secures Coatbridge as Chemco International’s headquarters and will enable the company to expand on and around the existing site; acknowledges that this is the first major investment by the company since its founder, Mansoor Khorasani, placed it in 100% employee-ownership and in the hands of new management; commends the commitment from the 30 employee owners at Chemco International and efforts by North Lanarkshire Council, which facilitated the property purchase from North Lanarkshire Properties LLP; considers that this investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to remain and invest in Coatbridge, and wishes all those at Chemco International well for the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the £1 million investment by Chemco International in its Coatbridge site, which includes the acquisition and upgrading of existing buildings together with the neighbouring property; understands that phase one of the project will provide modern facilities, increase technical production and help to maximise the company’s growth in its design, manufacture and sales of innovative and environmentally-friendly protective coatings for the marine and industrial sectors; notes that this investment re-secures Coatbridge as Chemco International’s headquarters and will enable the company to expand on and around the existing site; acknowledges that this is the first major investment by the company since its founder, Mansoor Khorasani, placed it in 100% employee-ownership and in the hands of new management; commends the commitment from the 30 employee owners at Chemco International and efforts by North Lanarkshire Council, which facilitated the property purchase from North Lanarkshire Properties LLP; considers that this investment demonstrates the company’s commitment to remain and invest in Coatbridge, and wishes all those at Chemco International well for the future.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Peter Chapman, Elaine Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Michelle Ballantyne, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament acknowledges that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; understands that blood cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK and accounts for 9% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in the UK; further understands that around 2,000 people a year in the UK require a stem cell transplant from a donor; recognises the work of the charity, Anthony Nolan, which holds a register of potential stem cell donors, carries out research to ensure that more transplants are successful, and supports patients on their transplant journey; acknowledges the ongoing partnership between Anthony Nolan and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, now in its 11th year, which has seen the recruitment of over 18,000 potential donors to the stem cell register; welcomes the Communities vs Blood Cancer campaign run by Anthony Nolan, which promotes work being carried out locally, including in Central Scotland, to ensure that patients in need of a stem cell transplant can find a donor; notes that there are 9,759 potential donors on the register from the Central Scotland region; understands that, while men are more likely to be chosen as stem cell donors, they only account for 18% of those on the register, and encourages people in the Central Scotland region and across the country to learn more about the register and how they might be able to support those with blood cancer.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; understands that blood cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the UK and accounts for 9% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in the UK; further understands that around 2,000 people a year in the UK require a stem cell transplant from a donor; recognises the work of the charity, Anthony Nolan, which holds a register of potential stem cell donors, carries out research to ensure that more transplants are successful, and supports patients on their transplant journey; acknowledges the ongoing partnership between Anthony Nolan and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, now in its 11th year, which has seen the recruitment of over 18,000 potential donors to the stem cell register; welcomes the Communities vs Blood Cancer campaign run by Anthony Nolan, which promotes work being carried out locally, including in Central Scotland, to ensure that patients in need of a stem cell transplant can find a donor; notes that there are 9,759 potential donors on the register from the Central Scotland region; understands that, while men are more likely to be chosen as stem cell donors, they only account for 18% of those on the register, and encourages people in the Central Scotland region and across the country to learn more about the register and how they might be able to support those with blood cancer.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Jamie Greene, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Stuart McMillan, Brian Whittle, Bob Doris, Rhoda Grant, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, John Scott, John Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Rowley, Angela Constance, Donald Cameron, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Colin Smyth, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the Hamilton-based hub, Supporting our Community (SOC), on being shortlisted in the SCVO Celebrating Communities category at the 2020 Scottish Charity Awards, which will be presented on 25 September; notes that SOC helps families that struggle to access support and offers intergenerational activities that encourage community participation, reduce isolation and signpost to other agencies if needed; acknowledges that its 16 volunteers are qualified in mental health first aid and that 40 people from the area have attended suicide talks and awareness courses; recognises the positive work of the volunteers and the impact that SOC has had on the community, and wishes it the best of luck at the awards and with its endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Hamilton-based hub, Supporting our Community (SOC), on being shortlisted in the SCVO Celebrating Communities category at the 2020 Scottish Charity Awards, which will be presented on 25 September; notes that SOC helps families that struggle to access support and offers intergenerational activities that encourage community participation, reduce isolation and signpost to other agencies if needed; acknowledges that its 16 volunteers are qualified in mental health first aid and that 40 people from the area have attended suicide talks and awareness courses; recognises the positive work of the volunteers and the impact that SOC has had on the community, and wishes it the best of luck at the awards and with its endeavours.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Michelle Ballantyne
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on its successful pilot of the Patientrack electronic observations system; acknowledges that the pilot took place at the University Hospital Monklands, which is one of the first hospitals in Scotland to use this technology as part of its ambition to be Scotland’s first digital hospital; notes that Patientrack allows for the recording of patients’ vital signs on iPads instead of using paper charts; understands that the Patientrack monitors key factors, such as a patient’s blood pressure and temperature and, based on these, automatically calculates an "early warning score", alerting clinicians if there is cause for concern, as well as generating automatic referrals to other clinical services if necessary; notes that, after this successful pilot, Patientrack is to be rolled out fully at the University Hospital Monklands in addition to other NHS Lanarkshire hospitals at Wishaw and Hairmyres, and will ultimately be used in some community services as well; welcomes the use of this innovative technology by NHS Lanarkshire, which, in addition to supporting patient care, has improved staff wellbeing and allowed them more time with patients, and hopes that this success will inspire other hospitals to use the technology.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Lanarkshire on its successful pilot of the Patientrack electronic observations system; acknowledges that the pilot took place at the University Hospital Monklands, which is one of the first hospitals in Scotland to use this technology as part of its ambition to be Scotland’s first digital hospital; notes that Patientrack allows for the recording of patients’ vital signs on iPads instead of using paper charts; understands that the Patientrack monitors key factors, such as a patient’s blood pressure and temperature and, based on these, automatically calculates an "early warning score", alerting clinicians if there is cause for concern, as well as generating automatic referrals to other clinical services if necessary; notes that, after this successful pilot, Patientrack is to be rolled out fully at the University Hospital Monklands in addition to other NHS Lanarkshire hospitals at Wishaw and Hairmyres, and will ultimately be used in some community services as well; welcomes the use of this innovative technology by NHS Lanarkshire, which, in addition to supporting patient care, has improved staff wellbeing and allowed them more time with patients, and hopes that this success will inspire other hospitals to use the technology.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Gil Paterson, Elaine Smith, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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That the Parliament notes with regret the passing of former President Dr Lee Teng-hui of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the evening 30 July 2020; understands that President Lee became the first democratically elected president in 1996; considers that Taiwan successfully transformed into a model of democracy in Asia under his leadership; understands that President Lee completed Taiwan’s constitutional reforms, implemented comprehensive re-election of the national legislature, instituted direct presidential election and consolidated the country’s democratic system, and notes that schools and government agencies across Taiwan will fly the national flag at half-mast for three days beginning from 31 July 2020.
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That the Parliament notes with regret the passing of former President Dr Lee Teng-hui of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the evening 30 July 2020; understands that President Lee became the first democratically elected president in 1996; considers that Taiwan successfully transformed into a model of democracy in Asia under his leadership; understands that President Lee completed Taiwan’s constitutional reforms, implemented comprehensive re-election of the national legislature, instituted direct presidential election and consolidated the country’s democratic system, and notes that schools and government agencies across Taiwan will fly the national flag at half-mast for three days beginning from 31 July 2020.
Supported by: James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, John Finnie, Annie Wells
Current Status: Fallen on 08/12/2020
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