That the Parliament congratulates Govanhill's The Well on its 25th anniversary, which was marked by celebrating with clients, supporters, staff and volunteers, both past and present; understands that The Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre serves the diverse ethnic minority communities in Govanhill and surrounding areas by providing information and advice in a culturally sensitive manner; considers that, through one-to-one relational support, it makes a long-term difference in people’s lives; acknowledges that the volunteers come from churches in and around Glasgow, together with local community translator volunteers, to offer help in a variety of ways, including drop-in advice consultations, an activity programme to develop skills and confidence, opportunities to volunteer and training in cross-cultural work for other agencies and churches, and understands that, in the 25 years since it opened, it has expanded to include a mother and toddler group, ESOL classes for women and a "Chai and Chat" social group.
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That the Parliament congratulates Govanhill's The Well on its 25th anniversary, which was marked by celebrating with clients, supporters, staff and volunteers, both past and present; understands that The Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre serves the diverse ethnic minority communities in Govanhill and surrounding areas by providing information and advice in a culturally sensitive manner; considers that, through one-to-one relational support, it makes a long-term difference in people’s lives; acknowledges that the volunteers come from churches in and around Glasgow, together with local community translator volunteers, to offer help in a variety of ways, including drop-in advice consultations, an activity programme to develop skills and confidence, opportunities to volunteer and training in cross-cultural work for other agencies and churches, and understands that, in the 25 years since it opened, it has expanded to include a mother and toddler group, ESOL classes for women and a "Chai and Chat" social group.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, John Mason, David Torrance, Jackson Carlaw, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes Social Prescribing Day, which takes place on 12 March 2020; recognises that social prescribing is linked to an increased drive towards personalising health and social care; notes that social prescribing can make individuals active participants, rather than passive recipients, in their health and care; commends the work of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in this area and considers that occupational therapists are well placed to deliver and support social prescribing; believes that occupational therapists have a unique experience and understanding of a person’s physical and mental health needs, their environment and what they need and want to do, and encourages people working in primary care to consider social prescribing and to make good use of community assets to complement the support offered to people with serious and complex mental and physical health needs.
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That the Parliament welcomes Social Prescribing Day, which takes place on 12 March 2020; recognises that social prescribing is linked to an increased drive towards personalising health and social care; notes that social prescribing can make individuals active participants, rather than passive recipients, in their health and care; commends the work of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists in this area and considers that occupational therapists are well placed to deliver and support social prescribing; believes that occupational therapists have a unique experience and understanding of a person’s physical and mental health needs, their environment and what they need and want to do, and encourages people working in primary care to consider social prescribing and to make good use of community assets to complement the support offered to people with serious and complex mental and physical health needs.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Mark McDonald, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Brian Whittle, Monica Lennon, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament celebrates the annual event, Purple Friday, which takes place on 28 February 2020; acknowledges that Purple Friday is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and show support for LGBTI young people in Scotland; looks forward to seeing the map of Scotland turn purple as individuals and organisations register for events taking place across the country, and thanks LGBT Youth Scotland for encouraging people to take action, standing up for equality and helping to make Scotland what it sees as the best place for young LGBTI people to grow up.
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That the Parliament celebrates the annual event, Purple Friday, which takes place on 28 February 2020; acknowledges that Purple Friday is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and show support for LGBTI young people in Scotland; looks forward to seeing the map of Scotland turn purple as individuals and organisations register for events taking place across the country, and thanks LGBT Youth Scotland for encouraging people to take action, standing up for equality and helping to make Scotland what it sees as the best place for young LGBTI people to grow up.
Supported by: Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Jackson Carlaw, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Sandra White, David Torrance, Michelle Ballantyne, Maurice Corry, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes that in 1919 Dr Anne McAllister, a founding member of the speech and language therapy profession, started teaching trainee speech therapists in Glasgow; understands that this course was formally recognised in 1935 as the Glasgow School of Speech Therapy, later merging with Jordanhill College and then the University of Strathclyde, and that the course is now the longest established in Scotland and the second oldest in the UK; acknowledges that, in its 85-year history, the course has evolved from awarding College of Speech Therapy Diplomas to BEd and BSc (Hons) degrees to supervising qualified speech and language therapists at MSc, MPhil and PhD level, and welcomes that a commemorative gala dinner is being held on 3 April 2020 to mark the occasion and the achievements of generations of speech and language therapists, as well as Glasgow’s contribution to the profession.
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That the Parliament notes that in 1919 Dr Anne McAllister, a founding member of the speech and language therapy profession, started teaching trainee speech therapists in Glasgow; understands that this course was formally recognised in 1935 as the Glasgow School of Speech Therapy, later merging with Jordanhill College and then the University of Strathclyde, and that the course is now the longest established in Scotland and the second oldest in the UK; acknowledges that, in its 85-year history, the course has evolved from awarding College of Speech Therapy Diplomas to BEd and BSc (Hons) degrees to supervising qualified speech and language therapists at MSc, MPhil and PhD level, and welcomes that a commemorative gala dinner is being held on 3 April 2020 to mark the occasion and the achievements of generations of speech and language therapists, as well as Glasgow’s contribution to the profession.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Peter Chapman, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Liam Kerr, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes guidance published on 15 January 2020 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace, including technical guidance and other resources for employers; understands that the guidance has been launched with two separate events, one with representatives of Scottish business and industry who are committed to leading on this issue in their own organisations, and another in partnership with STUC, Better Than Zero and the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre; notes that these events aim to equip employers, staff and advisers with the tools to identify, prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace; considers that this endeavour reflects ongoing efforts in Scotland to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls; supports the introduction of this guidance, which follows EHRC’s guidance published in October 2019 on the use of non-disclosure agreements and its commitment to enforcing and promoting understanding of employer responsibilities; believes that this guidance will support culture change in the workplace and in wider society, and wishes EHRC every success in what it considers this much-needed work.
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That the Parliament welcomes guidance published on 15 January 2020 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on tackling sexual harassment in the workplace, including technical guidance and other resources for employers; understands that the guidance has been launched with two separate events, one with representatives of Scottish business and industry who are committed to leading on this issue in their own organisations, and another in partnership with STUC, Better Than Zero and the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre; notes that these events aim to equip employers, staff and advisers with the tools to identify, prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace; considers that this endeavour reflects ongoing efforts in Scotland to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls; supports the introduction of this guidance, which follows EHRC’s guidance published in October 2019 on the use of non-disclosure agreements and its commitment to enforcing and promoting understanding of employer responsibilities; believes that this guidance will support culture change in the workplace and in wider society, and wishes EHRC every success in what it considers this much-needed work.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Peter Chapman, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20035 in the name of Willie Rennie (Mental Health), insert at end "; recognises the workforce crisis across mental health services and that children’s services are among the worst affected, and calls on the Scottish Government to address the concerning number of rejected referrals within the CAMHS service as a matter of urgency."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-20035 in the name of Willie Rennie (Mental Health), insert at end "; recognises the workforce crisis across mental health services and that children’s services are among the worst affected, and calls on the Scottish Government to address the concerning number of rejected referrals within the CAMHS service as a matter of urgency."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates MENSELF on receiving £8,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund; understands that it will run an inter-generational DRUMBEAT group for men aged between 14 and 45; notes that DRUMBEAT (Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts) is an evidence-based programme, which was developed in Australia using tribal drumming to facilitate positive social interaction, behavioural and resilience principles; understands that educational group work sessions at the Men’s Resource Centre will complement this by focusing on health and lifestyle choices, including alcohol misuse and other issues; acknowledges that the Alcohol Education Trust’s “Talk About Alcohol” programme will be used as a resource by the group, which involves participants learning about the short- and long-term effects of alcohol on the body, units and consumption guidelines, alcohol and the law, peer pressure and the wider impacts of alcohol-related harm in the community, and understands that the outcomes for men will be an increased awareness of the effects of the misuse of alcohol and improved health and wellbeing, as well as building confidence and self-esteem, which can support improved decision-making and life choices.
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That the Parliament congratulates MENSELF on receiving £8,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund; understands that it will run an inter-generational DRUMBEAT group for men aged between 14 and 45; notes that DRUMBEAT (Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts) is an evidence-based programme, which was developed in Australia using tribal drumming to facilitate positive social interaction, behavioural and resilience principles; understands that educational group work sessions at the Men’s Resource Centre will complement this by focusing on health and lifestyle choices, including alcohol misuse and other issues; acknowledges that the Alcohol Education Trust’s “Talk About Alcohol” programme will be used as a resource by the group, which involves participants learning about the short- and long-term effects of alcohol on the body, units and consumption guidelines, alcohol and the law, peer pressure and the wider impacts of alcohol-related harm in the community, and understands that the outcomes for men will be an increased awareness of the effects of the misuse of alcohol and improved health and wellbeing, as well as building confidence and self-esteem, which can support improved decision-making and life choices.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Bill Bowman, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Govan Youth Information Project on receiving £10,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund; understands that the money will be used to run a series of diversionary activities for young people at risk of alcohol misuse; notes that diversionary activities will include training young people to deliver interactive diversionary workshops on the dangers of alcohol to their peers, other youth organisations and young people participating in the group’s holiday programme, as well as within secondary schools during their health days; acknowledges that the group will also run healthy games and activities in the evenings and at weekends when young people are known to drink to ensure that young people do not become drawn towards a life of alcohol misuse; understands that the activities will focus on topics that engage young people socially and will be accompanied by a programme that aims to educate and inform about safe alcohol consumption, and notes that 150 young people will benefit directly from the project, with 11 young people as volunteers, who will deliver interactive workshops to their peers on alcohol misuse.
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That the Parliament congratulates Govan Youth Information Project on receiving £10,000 from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund; understands that the money will be used to run a series of diversionary activities for young people at risk of alcohol misuse; notes that diversionary activities will include training young people to deliver interactive diversionary workshops on the dangers of alcohol to their peers, other youth organisations and young people participating in the group’s holiday programme, as well as within secondary schools during their health days; acknowledges that the group will also run healthy games and activities in the evenings and at weekends when young people are known to drink to ensure that young people do not become drawn towards a life of alcohol misuse; understands that the activities will focus on topics that engage young people socially and will be accompanied by a programme that aims to educate and inform about safe alcohol consumption, and notes that 150 young people will benefit directly from the project, with 11 young people as volunteers, who will deliver interactive workshops to their peers on alcohol misuse.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Edward Mountain, Bill Bowman, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Action for Children on the work of its Serious Organised Crime Early Intervention Service, which has recently received £4.6 million in Lottery funding to extend its programme to Edinburgh, Newcastle and Cardiff to help young people escape from getting involved with serious crime; notes that the programme involves peer mentors, including ex-offenders, that help 11- to 18-year-olds at risk of a life of violence and involvement in activities such as drug dealing; acknowledges that it has been helping young people in Glasgow since 2013; understands that it has worked intensively with more than 70 young people, diverting them from a life in serious organised crime and into employment, including 45 members of its most recent group; believes that serious crime impacts on the more vulnerable in communities and has a greater presence in socially and economically disadvantaged areas, and hopes that the success of the Intervention Service will help lead the way across the UK to ensure that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood with the foundations they need to succeed.
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That the Parliament congratulates Action for Children on the work of its Serious Organised Crime Early Intervention Service, which has recently received £4.6 million in Lottery funding to extend its programme to Edinburgh, Newcastle and Cardiff to help young people escape from getting involved with serious crime; notes that the programme involves peer mentors, including ex-offenders, that help 11- to 18-year-olds at risk of a life of violence and involvement in activities such as drug dealing; acknowledges that it has been helping young people in Glasgow since 2013; understands that it has worked intensively with more than 70 young people, diverting them from a life in serious organised crime and into employment, including 45 members of its most recent group; believes that serious crime impacts on the more vulnerable in communities and has a greater presence in socially and economically disadvantaged areas, and hopes that the success of the Intervention Service will help lead the way across the UK to ensure that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood with the foundations they need to succeed.
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Bill Bowman, Sandra White, Miles Briggs, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Stewart Stevenson, Jackson Carlaw, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow of a new book, Wouldn’t Change a Thing, which features photo stories of young people with Down’s Syndrome; notes that the book is available from 22 October 2019 to mark Down's Syndrome Month in October, and that every new mum who has a baby with the condition will now receive a copy; understands that the book is the brainchild of #wouldntchangeathing, a parent-led organisation that was set up following the worldwide success of the carpool karaoke-style video, which went viral, featuring children with Down's Syndrome and their mums; acknowledges that the book focuses on the true stories of the positive, lived experience, typical of the majority of people with the condition and their families, and seeks to dispel the fear that it believes can consume new parents when they receive a diagnosis; understands that the book costs £6 but that for every copy bought another will be donated to a family with a new baby; believes that books will be distributed through support groups initially, however notes that the group hopes that hospitals and NHS boards will eventually give the books to new parents and help change attitudes towards Down’s Syndrome.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow of a new book, Wouldn’t Change a Thing, which features photo stories of young people with Down’s Syndrome; notes that the book is available from 22 October 2019 to mark Down's Syndrome Month in October, and that every new mum who has a baby with the condition will now receive a copy; understands that the book is the brainchild of #wouldntchangeathing, a parent-led organisation that was set up following the worldwide success of the carpool karaoke-style video, which went viral, featuring children with Down's Syndrome and their mums; acknowledges that the book focuses on the true stories of the positive, lived experience, typical of the majority of people with the condition and their families, and seeks to dispel the fear that it believes can consume new parents when they receive a diagnosis; understands that the book costs £6 but that for every copy bought another will be donated to a family with a new baby; believes that books will be distributed through support groups initially, however notes that the group hopes that hospitals and NHS boards will eventually give the books to new parents and help change attitudes towards Down’s Syndrome.
Supported by: Finlay Carson, John Mason, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Monica Lennon, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Bowman, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Michelle Ballantyne, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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