That the Parliament recognises the success of the Marie Curie fundraising groups across the Highlands and Islands; understands that the charity needs to raise £15 million each year to provide vital palliative care services across Scotland; notes that the 14 fundraising groups in the Highlands and Islands raised £174,858 in 2017-18 and have collected over £82,000 since April 2018; congratulates the fundraising volunteers across Scotland whose dedication and hard work enables the charity to provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and recognises Marie Curie's ongoing efforts of the groups during the Christmas period and the Great Daffodil Appeal each March.
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That the Parliament recognises the success of the Marie Curie fundraising groups across the Highlands and Islands; understands that the charity needs to raise £15 million each year to provide vital palliative care services across Scotland; notes that the 14 fundraising groups in the Highlands and Islands raised £174,858 in 2017-18 and have collected over £82,000 since April 2018; congratulates the fundraising volunteers across Scotland whose dedication and hard work enables the charity to provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and recognises Marie Curie's ongoing efforts of the groups during the Christmas period and the Great Daffodil Appeal each March.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Bill Bowman, Liam McArthur, Liz Smith, Donald Cameron, Richard Lyle, Colin Smyth, Peter Chapman, Kenneth Gibson, Gordon Lindhurst, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Greene, Joan McAlpine, Alison Harris, Tom Mason, John Scott
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That the Parliament condemns bullying in any shape or form; welcomes the independent external investigation to examine the claims of bullying in the workplace at NHS Highland, which was announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport on 2 November 2018, and notes the calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the matter is resolved fully and promptly.
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That the Parliament condemns bullying in any shape or form; welcomes the independent external investigation to examine the claims of bullying in the workplace at NHS Highland, which was announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport on 2 November 2018, and notes the calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the matter is resolved fully and promptly.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, David Stewart, Rhoda Grant, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Donald Cameron, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam McArthur, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Brian Whittle, John Finnie, Alexander Burnett, Monica Lennon, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/11/2018
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That the Parliament believes that charges for bedside televisions in hospitals must be proportionate and affordable for all patients; understands that many hospitals in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland are charging adult patients up to £9.90 per day to access bedside television; considers that accessing bedside television in hospitals can be prohibitively expensive for long-stay patients; understands that NHS boards receive no income for providing this service, and notes the calls for all NHS boards to renegotiate bedside television contracts when they are next up for renewal to ensure the best possible value for money for patients across Scotland.
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That the Parliament believes that charges for bedside televisions in hospitals must be proportionate and affordable for all patients; understands that many hospitals in the Highlands and Islands and across Scotland are charging adult patients up to £9.90 per day to access bedside television; considers that accessing bedside television in hospitals can be prohibitively expensive for long-stay patients; understands that NHS boards receive no income for providing this service, and notes the calls for all NHS boards to renegotiate bedside television contracts when they are next up for renewal to ensure the best possible value for money for patients across Scotland.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Tom Mason, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, David Stewart, Monica Lennon, Neil Findlay, Mike Rumbles, Liam McArthur
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Kingussie High School and the Camanachd Association on setting up the School of Shinty, the first in Scotland; notes that the school offers the opportunity to learn about an overall approach to shinty, including physical fitness, time management, mental preparation and nutrition and hydration required at top level sport, and wishes the school every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kingussie High School and the Camanachd Association on setting up the School of Shinty, the first in Scotland; notes that the school offers the opportunity to learn about an overall approach to shinty, including physical fitness, time management, mental preparation and nutrition and hydration required at top level sport, and wishes the school every success for the future.
Supported by: Tom Mason, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Donald Cameron, Annie Wells, Monica Lennon, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liam Kerr, Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, John Finnie, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates members and supporters of the 1st Dingwall Scout troop on taking part in the Sleep Out event in Inverness on the weekend of 13-14 October 2018; notes that the event was to highlight the issues faced by being homeless and to raise money for Gateway, Inverness Foodstuff, the STV Children’s Appeal and MFR Cash for Kids, and further congratulates everyone who took part in the event.
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That the Parliament congratulates members and supporters of the 1st Dingwall Scout troop on taking part in the Sleep Out event in Inverness on the weekend of 13-14 October 2018; notes that the event was to highlight the issues faced by being homeless and to raise money for Gateway, Inverness Foodstuff, the STV Children’s Appeal and MFR Cash for Kids, and further congratulates everyone who took part in the event.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates uskate on being awarded £7,500 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will help to buy equipment for a new skate park being developed in Ullapool, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates uskate on being awarded £7,500 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will help to buy equipment for a new skate park being developed in Ullapool, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Liz Smith, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Richard Lyle, Bill Bowman, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Thurso Youth Club on being awarded £6,295 by the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will enable the 50-year-old club to stay open for another year and expand the range of activities that it offers to local young people, and wishes everyone involved every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Thurso Youth Club on being awarded £6,295 by the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will enable the 50-year-old club to stay open for another year and expand the range of activities that it offers to local young people, and wishes everyone involved every success for the future.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Highland Hospice on being awarded £7,500 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will help to deliver a therapeutic arts programme within its patient and day therapy units; acknowledges that activities will also be delivered on an outreach basis throughout the Highland region, and sends everyone involved its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates Highland Hospice on being awarded £7,500 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the award will help to deliver a therapeutic arts programme within its patient and day therapy units; acknowledges that activities will also be delivered on an outreach basis throughout the Highland region, and sends everyone involved its best wishes.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Miles Briggs, Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Highland on its Doctors at Work programme; notes that two pupils from the first group of students that took part in 2012 will soon join Raigmore Hospital as foundation doctors; further notes that the programme, which involves a five-day placement for secondary school pupils in the Highlands who are intending to study medicine, is in its seventh year; congratulates everyone involved in assisting the students on gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, including wards, theatres and clinics across a whole range of specialities such as surgical, orthopaedics, diagnostics and medicine, and wishes everyone involved in the programme every success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates NHS Highland on its Doctors at Work programme; notes that two pupils from the first group of students that took part in 2012 will soon join Raigmore Hospital as foundation doctors; further notes that the programme, which involves a five-day placement for secondary school pupils in the Highlands who are intending to study medicine, is in its seventh year; congratulates everyone involved in assisting the students on gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, including wards, theatres and clinics across a whole range of specialities such as surgical, orthopaedics, diagnostics and medicine, and wishes everyone involved in the programme every success in the future.
Supported by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, John Scott, Annie Wells, Liam Kerr, Brian Whittle, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Maurice Golden
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust on receiving a £67,240 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Skye Bridge Toll Office building and an adjacent 80-acre park/open space known as The Plock of Kyle, and wishes everyone involved every success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust on receiving a £67,240 award from the Scottish Land Fund; notes that the award will be used to purchase the former Skye Bridge Toll Office building and an adjacent 80-acre park/open space known as The Plock of Kyle, and wishes everyone involved every success.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, John Finnie, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Maureen Watt, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Golden, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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