That the Parliament welcomes the achievements of the Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT) programme, which was a five-year programme between 2013 and 2018 that focused on the care and support of people after treatment for cancer; notes that the £5 million programme funded by Macmillan Cancer Support was a partnership between the Scottish Government, Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS Scotland, local authorities and third sector organisations; considers that TCAT was made up of 25 local projects across the whole of Scotland that looked at developing and testing new models of care after treatment and service delivery; believes that the projects have demonstrated the need for person-centred, high-quality and risk-stratified care to be embedded at the start of the cancer journey and sustained throughout; supports the recommendation that people with cancer should be offered a holistic needs assessment and care plan from diagnosis and at the end of their treatment; considers that the programme has provided strong evidence for personalised medical follow-up care, demonstrating the positive impact that it has on people with cancer and showing how it can become part of everyday NHS practice, and supports the roll-out of what was learned from the programme and for it to be embedded into everyday practice across the whole of Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes the achievements of the Transforming Care After Treatment (TCAT) programme, which was a five-year programme between 2013 and 2018 that focused on the care and support of people after treatment for cancer; notes that the £5 million programme funded by Macmillan Cancer Support was a partnership between the Scottish Government, Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS Scotland, local authorities and third sector organisations; considers that TCAT was made up of 25 local projects across the whole of Scotland that looked at developing and testing new models of care after treatment and service delivery; believes that the projects have demonstrated the need for person-centred, high-quality and risk-stratified care to be embedded at the start of the cancer journey and sustained throughout; supports the recommendation that people with cancer should be offered a holistic needs assessment and care plan from diagnosis and at the end of their treatment; considers that the programme has provided strong evidence for personalised medical follow-up care, demonstrating the positive impact that it has on people with cancer and showing how it can become part of everyday NHS practice, and supports the roll-out of what was learned from the programme and for it to be embedded into everyday practice across the whole of Scotland.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Bill Bowman, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Angela Constance, Tom Mason
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That the Parliament recognises the drug-related public health crisis; understands that the number of people engaged in problematic use of opiates and/or benzodiazepines has increased since 2007, with 934 fatalities recorded in 2017, and that Scotland now has the highest drug death rate in Europe; considers that the Scottish Government’s draft drug and alcohol strategy, All Together Now, is not fit for purpose, and that it will not deliver the additional capacity or intervention needed to reduce Scotland’s damaging drug and alcohol levels, and recognises that a new approach is needed to tackle this crisis.
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That the Parliament recognises the drug-related public health crisis; understands that the number of people engaged in problematic use of opiates and/or benzodiazepines has increased since 2007, with 934 fatalities recorded in 2017, and that Scotland now has the highest drug death rate in Europe; considers that the Scottish Government’s draft drug and alcohol strategy, All Together Now, is not fit for purpose, and that it will not deliver the additional capacity or intervention needed to reduce Scotland’s damaging drug and alcohol levels, and recognises that a new approach is needed to tackle this crisis.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Tom Mason
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/11/2018
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That the Parliament recognises World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on 21 November 2018; notes that this year’s world COPD day theme is diagnosis; notes that COPD is a progressive and long-term lung condition without a cure, which currently affects a recorded 136,200 people in Scotland, with many more people who are undiagnosed; understands that up to two-thirds of people with COPD remain undiagnosed and, without optimal treatment, progressive lung disease reduces their quality of life; recognises the need for early diagnosis and screening to ensure that those affected by COPD receive the treatment that they need; notes that, with the right support, it is possible to live well and self-manage the condition, and commends the British Lung Foundation for the work that it does to raise awareness of COPD and helping to ensure that people across Scotland get the treatment and support that they deserve.
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That the Parliament recognises World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day on 21 November 2018; notes that this year’s world COPD day theme is diagnosis; notes that COPD is a progressive and long-term lung condition without a cure, which currently affects a recorded 136,200 people in Scotland, with many more people who are undiagnosed; understands that up to two-thirds of people with COPD remain undiagnosed and, without optimal treatment, progressive lung disease reduces their quality of life; recognises the need for early diagnosis and screening to ensure that those affected by COPD receive the treatment that they need; notes that, with the right support, it is possible to live well and self-manage the condition, and commends the British Lung Foundation for the work that it does to raise awareness of COPD and helping to ensure that people across Scotland get the treatment and support that they deserve.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Liam Kerr, Stewart Stevenson, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Monica Lennon, Annie Wells, Colin Beattie, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Lewis Macdonald, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Angela Constance, Jackson Carlaw, Maureen Watt, Colin Smyth, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the campaign, Light Up a Memory, by the Edinburgh-based St Columba’s Hospice; notes that this saw the Scottish celebrity chef and restauranteur, Tony Singh, join with the hospice to unveil the world’s first interactive memory-powered map; understands that the website, lightupamemory.com, allows users to search for a location anywhere in the world that reminds them of a loved one who has died and leave a marker dedicated to that person; believes that many of the people that the hospice supports have extended family living outwith Edinburgh, often in other countries, and that the campaign has been set up to reflect this, giving families a way to connect and reflect on fond memories even if they cannot be together; notes that this is an extension to the hospice's Light up a Life Appeal, which invites supporters to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one on the 40ft tree of remembrance in Charlotte Square Gardens, providing an alternative for people outside the capital who cannot attend the tree lighting ceremony on 10 December; 2018, and wishes all involved with the hospice every success in supporting more people and their families through providing world-class care.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the campaign, Light Up a Memory, by the Edinburgh-based St Columba’s Hospice; notes that this saw the Scottish celebrity chef and restauranteur, Tony Singh, join with the hospice to unveil the world’s first interactive memory-powered map; understands that the website, lightupamemory.com, allows users to search for a location anywhere in the world that reminds them of a loved one who has died and leave a marker dedicated to that person; believes that many of the people that the hospice supports have extended family living outwith Edinburgh, often in other countries, and that the campaign has been set up to reflect this, giving families a way to connect and reflect on fond memories even if they cannot be together; notes that this is an extension to the hospice's Light up a Life Appeal, which invites supporters to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one on the 40ft tree of remembrance in Charlotte Square Gardens, providing an alternative for people outside the capital who cannot attend the tree lighting ceremony on 10 December; 2018, and wishes all involved with the hospice every success in supporting more people and their families through providing world-class care.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Murdo Fraser, Iain Gray, Jackie Baillie, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Maurice Golden
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14717 in the name of Alex Rowley (Investing in Social Care for Scotland's Future), insert at end ", and further calls on the Scottish Government to focus on improving workforce planning and consider new models of care and joint working, including working with housing associations to tackle delayed discharge to prevent patients waiting in wards because their homes need to be adapted for their return."
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As an amendment to motion S5M-14717 in the name of Alex Rowley (Investing in Social Care for Scotland's Future), insert at end ", and further calls on the Scottish Government to focus on improving workforce planning and consider new models of care and joint working, including working with housing associations to tackle delayed discharge to prevent patients waiting in wards because their homes need to be adapted for their return."
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/11/2018
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That the Parliament acknowledges the work of Jonny Petrie as the managing director of Edinburgh Rugby; recognises the former Glasgow and Scotland captain's success in bringing a resurgence to rugby in the capital since he took up this post in 2015 and his very significant and positive contribution to the sport; understands that he is now taking up a new role as the chief executive officer of Ulster Rugby; congratulates Jonny on this, and wishes him all the best at Ulster.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the work of Jonny Petrie as the managing director of Edinburgh Rugby; recognises the former Glasgow and Scotland captain's success in bringing a resurgence to rugby in the capital since he took up this post in 2015 and his very significant and positive contribution to the sport; understands that he is now taking up a new role as the chief executive officer of Ulster Rugby; congratulates Jonny on this, and wishes him all the best at Ulster.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Tom Mason, Donald Cameron, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Michelle Ballantyne R, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now have announced that they are to merge in April 2019; believes that the new charity will have patients at its heart and provide support for today and hope for the future; notes that it will combine over 100 years of experience; wishes all involved with this every success and believes that, by having a new single body, even greater progress will be made to ensure that everyone who develops breast cancer will receive the support that they need to live well now and that, by 2050, everyone with the condition will survive.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now have announced that they are to merge in April 2019; believes that the new charity will have patients at its heart and provide support for today and hope for the future; notes that it will combine over 100 years of experience; wishes all involved with this every success and believes that, by having a new single body, even greater progress will be made to ensure that everyone who develops breast cancer will receive the support that they need to live well now and that, by 2050, everyone with the condition will survive.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jackie Baillie, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Murdo Fraser, James Dornan, Edward Mountain, Tom Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Bob Doris, Emma Harper, Alison Harris, Jackson Carlaw, John Scott, Liam Kerr, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett, Rachael Hamilton, Neil Findlay, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new free women’s lifestyle magazine, Hood; understands that it is the first free and national Scottish magazine created exclusively by working women for working women; notes that the magazine is edited by Jennifer Crichton-Gibson and is published by Miller Mitchell Media, an independent female-owned publishing company; considers that this is a welcome and positive addition to the Scottish magazine sector, and wishes Jennifer and all the team at Hood every success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new free women’s lifestyle magazine, Hood; understands that it is the first free and national Scottish magazine created exclusively by working women for working women; notes that the magazine is edited by Jennifer Crichton-Gibson and is published by Miller Mitchell Media, an independent female-owned publishing company; considers that this is a welcome and positive addition to the Scottish magazine sector, and wishes Jennifer and all the team at Hood every success in the future.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament is aware that a ceremony will be held in Edinburgh on 20 October 2018 to remember Wojtek, the famous Polish soldier-bear; understands that the ceremony, which is due to become an annual event, and is open to members of the public, will take place at the Wojtek Memorial in Princes Street Gardens at 10.45am and has been organised in association with St Cuthbert’s and Wojtek Scotland; is further aware that Wojtek Day will also remember all soldiers who did not survive to see their freedom, their families and communities; encourages local people to attend the event, and considers that Wojtek’s story remains an inspirational one that illustrates the enduring friendship between animals and humans.
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That the Parliament is aware that a ceremony will be held in Edinburgh on 20 October 2018 to remember Wojtek, the famous Polish soldier-bear; understands that the ceremony, which is due to become an annual event, and is open to members of the public, will take place at the Wojtek Memorial in Princes Street Gardens at 10.45am and has been organised in association with St Cuthbert’s and Wojtek Scotland; is further aware that Wojtek Day will also remember all soldiers who did not survive to see their freedom, their families and communities; encourages local people to attend the event, and considers that Wojtek’s story remains an inspirational one that illustrates the enduring friendship between animals and humans.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Alexander Stewart, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Richard Lyle, Margaret Mitchell, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Liam Kerr, Bill Bowman, Annie Wells, Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jenny Gilruth, Christine Grahame, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament acknowledges that, after 15 years, Mairi O’Keefe is to retire as the chief executive of Leuchie House in East Lothian; pays tribute to her impressive work in this role; considers Mairi to be an outstanding crusader who has helped support thousands of families by rescuing Leuchie House from closure and transforming it into a dynamic and beautiful national respite centre that has provided over 33,000 nights of care in seven years, widening its scope to looking after 35 different long-term conditions among its service users; acknowledges that Mairi rallied Members from all parties, and the public, in the campaign, Save Leuchie; believes that this resulted in it becoming a national icon of care; considers Mairi to be a brilliant example of a caring and passionate person who has inspired many people; acknowledges that she has sacrificed a great deal of her personal time in her huge support for carers and the people that they look after; expresses gratitude for her service to various Parliamentary cross-party groups, including the carers, chronic pain and MS groups; hopes that her legacy will be the fulfilment of her dearest wish, which is the creation of more Leuchie House-style centres of respite excellence across Scotland, and wishes Mairi a happy retirement.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that, after 15 years, Mairi O’Keefe is to retire as the chief executive of Leuchie House in East Lothian; pays tribute to her impressive work in this role; considers Mairi to be an outstanding crusader who has helped support thousands of families by rescuing Leuchie House from closure and transforming it into a dynamic and beautiful national respite centre that has provided over 33,000 nights of care in seven years, widening its scope to looking after 35 different long-term conditions among its service users; acknowledges that Mairi rallied Members from all parties, and the public, in the campaign, Save Leuchie; believes that this resulted in it becoming a national icon of care; considers Mairi to be a brilliant example of a caring and passionate person who has inspired many people; acknowledges that she has sacrificed a great deal of her personal time in her huge support for carers and the people that they look after; expresses gratitude for her service to various Parliamentary cross-party groups, including the carers, chronic pain and MS groups; hopes that her legacy will be the fulfilment of her dearest wish, which is the creation of more Leuchie House-style centres of respite excellence across Scotland, and wishes Mairi a happy retirement.
Supported by: Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Liam McArthur, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Alexander Burnett, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Colin Beattie, Dean Lockhart, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Jamie Halcro Johnston, John Scott, Jackie Baillie
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