That the Parliament welcomes the publication of a new report by RCN Scotland, Enhanced care in the palm of their hand: Developing mobile technologies for Scotland’s district nursing teams, which argues how improved mobile technologies can support district nursing teams work more effectively with people at home and in care homes, lead to support system efficiencies and bring better health outcomes; is aware that it was informed by interviews with district nurses and community nursing managers from seven NHS boards, as well as academics; understands that it suggests that the development of fit-for-purpose mobile technology for community nursing is still in its early stages in many areas and makes a number of recommendations on what is required to progress matters; considers that district nurses play a vital role in communities and can be enabled through the use of modern digital technology to make an even greater contribution, and hopes that the report both informs the Scottish Government’s forthcoming digital health and social care strategy and leads to enhanced care across the country.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of a new report by RCN Scotland, Enhanced care in the palm of their hand: Developing mobile technologies for Scotland’s district nursing teams, which argues how improved mobile technologies can support district nursing teams work more effectively with people at home and in care homes, lead to support system efficiencies and bring better health outcomes; is aware that it was informed by interviews with district nurses and community nursing managers from seven NHS boards, as well as academics; understands that it suggests that the development of fit-for-purpose mobile technology for community nursing is still in its early stages in many areas and makes a number of recommendations on what is required to progress matters; considers that district nurses play a vital role in communities and can be enabled through the use of modern digital technology to make an even greater contribution, and hopes that the report both informs the Scottish Government’s forthcoming digital health and social care strategy and leads to enhanced care across the country.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Tom Mason, Rachael Hamilton, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Donald Cameron R, Liam Kerr, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Monica Lennon, Murdo Fraser, Anas Sarwar, Dean Lockhart, Gordon Lindhurst
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Standard Life’s Armed Forces Impact Report; notes that the report outlines the work of the company, which signed the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in 2013, with former members of the armed forces; is aware that among a range of positive initiatives highlighted in the report are Standard Life’s work placements for former members of the armed forces, many of which have led to permanent employment with Standard Life, its financial support for the Scottish Veterans Fund, the creation of the Standard Life Armed Forces Network and strong employee involvement with Poppyscotland, which saw more than 100 employees help with street collections in Edinburgh in 2016; is further aware that Standard Life offers two weeks paid leave for reservists to cover operational training, a reserve forces call-up policy, under which employees are entitled to return to their existing role, and an additional five days paid leave for the spouses and partners of reservists, which can be taken before, during or following deployment; considers that Standard Life is making a significant and very welcome contribution in supporting former members of the armed forces and their families, and hopes that other employers will look to replicate some of the initiatives it undertakes and help utilise the talents of former armed forces members looking for employment.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Standard Life’s Armed Forces Impact Report; notes that the report outlines the work of the company, which signed the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in 2013, with former members of the armed forces; is aware that among a range of positive initiatives highlighted in the report are Standard Life’s work placements for former members of the armed forces, many of which have led to permanent employment with Standard Life, its financial support for the Scottish Veterans Fund, the creation of the Standard Life Armed Forces Network and strong employee involvement with Poppyscotland, which saw more than 100 employees help with street collections in Edinburgh in 2016; is further aware that Standard Life offers two weeks paid leave for reservists to cover operational training, a reserve forces call-up policy, under which employees are entitled to return to their existing role, and an additional five days paid leave for the spouses and partners of reservists, which can be taken before, during or following deployment; considers that Standard Life is making a significant and very welcome contribution in supporting former members of the armed forces and their families, and hopes that other employers will look to replicate some of the initiatives it undertakes and help utilise the talents of former armed forces members looking for employment.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Donald Cameron, Maurice Corry, Rachael Hamilton, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Liam Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Jamie Halcro Johnston, John Scott, Annie Wells, Alison Harris, Tom Arthur, Gordon Lindhurst
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Friends of the Award (FOTA) Edinburgh and the Lothians is hoping to expand its child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) project in the Lothians following an award from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that FOTA, which helps deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) programme to marginalised and disadvantaged young people and, in 2017, celebrates 20 years of successful work, has, since 2006, worked in partnership with NHS Lothian’s CAMHS team to deliver the DofE programme to young people with mental health issues; believes that this CAMHS project is unique in the UK and has achieved highly positive results for the young people involved, helping improve their health and wellbeing, increase their self-confidence and self-belief, grow their interpersonal skills and feel engaged with their community; considers that the planned expansion of the project will see more young people with mental health issues able to participate in the DofE programme, as well as pilot its use as an early intervention; wishes FOTA well in raising the additional funding still required to allow it to expand its work, and considers that its CAMHS project is an innovative and important initiative that could be successfully replicated in other areas.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Friends of the Award (FOTA) Edinburgh and the Lothians is hoping to expand its child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) project in the Lothians following an award from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that FOTA, which helps deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) programme to marginalised and disadvantaged young people and, in 2017, celebrates 20 years of successful work, has, since 2006, worked in partnership with NHS Lothian’s CAMHS team to deliver the DofE programme to young people with mental health issues; believes that this CAMHS project is unique in the UK and has achieved highly positive results for the young people involved, helping improve their health and wellbeing, increase their self-confidence and self-belief, grow their interpersonal skills and feel engaged with their community; considers that the planned expansion of the project will see more young people with mental health issues able to participate in the DofE programme, as well as pilot its use as an early intervention; wishes FOTA well in raising the additional funding still required to allow it to expand its work, and considers that its CAMHS project is an innovative and important initiative that could be successfully replicated in other areas.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Rachael Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Donald Cameron, John Scott, Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of an extra £100 million from the UK Government to help eliminate polio worldwide; understands that this will support the immunisation of up to 45 million children until 2020, when it is hoped that the world can be declared polio-free; notes that the contribution will be channelled through the World Health Organization’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which is a public-private partnership led by five partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; understands that Mr Gates has described the UK’s investment as “fantastic”; welcomes the news that, since the GPEI began, the number of cases has fallen by 99%, and that 80% of the world is now certified polio-free; commends the contribution of people in Lothian and throughout Scotland who have worked across the world to help prevent the spread of the condition and raise funds for this cause, and looks forward to the day when the world is declared polio-free.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of an extra £100 million from the UK Government to help eliminate polio worldwide; understands that this will support the immunisation of up to 45 million children until 2020, when it is hoped that the world can be declared polio-free; notes that the contribution will be channelled through the World Health Organization’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which is a public-private partnership led by five partners, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; understands that Mr Gates has described the UK’s investment as “fantastic”; welcomes the news that, since the GPEI began, the number of cases has fallen by 99%, and that 80% of the world is now certified polio-free; commends the contribution of people in Lothian and throughout Scotland who have worked across the world to help prevent the spread of the condition and raise funds for this cause, and looks forward to the day when the world is declared polio-free.
Supported by: Liam Kerr, Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Corry, Gordon Lindhurst, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Peter Chapman, Alexander Burnett, John Scott, Finlay Carson, Kenneth Gibson, Rachael Hamilton, Dean Lockhart, Alison Harris
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That the Parliament congratulates Boda Bars for introducing a plastic bottle recycling reward scheme, whereby customers can recycle their plastic bottles at any of Boda Bars' premises and receive 10p off a tea or coffee for every plastic bottle handed in; understands that Boda Bars, which has six premises in Edinburgh, is the first business in Scotland to introduce its own reward scheme to recycle plastic bottles; welcomes the initiative shown by the company to reduce the amount of plastic waste; notes that over 33 million plastic bottles are bought in the UK every day and that around 22,000 tonnes of plastic drinks bottles go to landfill in Scotland each year; believes that action is required to increase recycling rates and that all options that may help reduce litter in Lothian and across Scotland need to be considered, including a deposit return system for plastic bottles and cans, and wishes Boda Bars every success in helping to increase recycling rates of plastic bottles.
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That the Parliament congratulates Boda Bars for introducing a plastic bottle recycling reward scheme, whereby customers can recycle their plastic bottles at any of Boda Bars' premises and receive 10p off a tea or coffee for every plastic bottle handed in; understands that Boda Bars, which has six premises in Edinburgh, is the first business in Scotland to introduce its own reward scheme to recycle plastic bottles; welcomes the initiative shown by the company to reduce the amount of plastic waste; notes that over 33 million plastic bottles are bought in the UK every day and that around 22,000 tonnes of plastic drinks bottles go to landfill in Scotland each year; believes that action is required to increase recycling rates and that all options that may help reduce litter in Lothian and across Scotland need to be considered, including a deposit return system for plastic bottles and cans, and wishes Boda Bars every success in helping to increase recycling rates of plastic bottles.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Graeme Dey, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Stewart, Michelle Ballantyne, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Ben Macpherson, Bill Kidd, Ash Denham, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Annie Wells, Stewart Stevenson, Alexander Burnett, Fulton MacGregor, Monica Lennon, Finlay Carson, Liam Kerr, Rachael Hamilton, Ivan McKee, Richard Lochhead
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That the Parliament welcomes that three innovative social enterprises based in Edinburgh, Ginerosity, Punjabi Junction and The Justice Brand, recently took part in Asda’s second Social Enterprise Supplier Development Academy; understands that the academy, developed in partnership with Social Investment Scotland (SIS), is the first of its kind in the UK and is funded through the proceeds from Asda’s carrier bag charge in Scotland; notes that it aims to help product-based social enterprises to develop the skills required to access the large retail market; further understands that a number of social enterprises that attended the inaugural academy in 2016 received national listings with Asda that helped increase the size and scale of their operations; commends Asda’s investment in social enterprise through the academy and ongoing mentoring and access to social investment loans, and wishes the social enterprises success in the future as they aim to grow and potentially become suppliers.
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That the Parliament welcomes that three innovative social enterprises based in Edinburgh, Ginerosity, Punjabi Junction and The Justice Brand, recently took part in Asda’s second Social Enterprise Supplier Development Academy; understands that the academy, developed in partnership with Social Investment Scotland (SIS), is the first of its kind in the UK and is funded through the proceeds from Asda’s carrier bag charge in Scotland; notes that it aims to help product-based social enterprises to develop the skills required to access the large retail market; further understands that a number of social enterprises that attended the inaugural academy in 2016 received national listings with Asda that helped increase the size and scale of their operations; commends Asda’s investment in social enterprise through the academy and ongoing mentoring and access to social investment loans, and wishes the social enterprises success in the future as they aim to grow and potentially become suppliers.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Tom Mason, Alison Harris, Ben Macpherson, Ash Denham, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Sandra White, Donald Cameron, Clare Adamson, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Annie Wells, Oliver Mundell, Rachael Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Scottish Racing’s 2016 Review; notes that the report indicates that racing generated £302 million in Scotland in 2016, sustaining 3,430 full time equivalent jobs, and that 300,200 people attended race meetings; further notes the significant local economic impact of Scotland’s racecourses at Ayr, Hamilton Park, Perth, Musselburgh and Kelso; believes that the report confirms the substantial and welcome contribution that racing makes to the Scottish economy and as a key part of its cultural, sporting and tourism offerings, and wishes everyone involved in the racing sector continued success in the years ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes the publication of Scottish Racing’s 2016 Review; notes that the report indicates that racing generated £302 million in Scotland in 2016, sustaining 3,430 full time equivalent jobs, and that 300,200 people attended race meetings; further notes the significant local economic impact of Scotland’s racecourses at Ayr, Hamilton Park, Perth, Musselburgh and Kelso; believes that the report confirms the substantial and welcome contribution that racing makes to the Scottish economy and as a key part of its cultural, sporting and tourism offerings, and wishes everyone involved in the racing sector continued success in the years ahead.
Supported by: Bill Bowman, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, John Scott, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Finlay Carson, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Annie Wells, Neil Bibby, Oliver Mundell, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 32 of Edinburgh’s parks have been given Green Flag status by Keep Scotland Beautiful as part of a record 73 across Scotland; notes that the parks in the capital, which are in the care of Edinburgh City Council, Heriot Watt University and Friends of Corstorphine Hill, include the Hermitage of Braid and Princes Street Gardens and have been recognised for their high standards and quality outdoor spaces; pays tribute to the council staff, volunteers and residents who help maintain them; considers that parks and green spaces are an important amenity for communities and encourage good physical health and mental wellbeing; commends Keep Scotland Beautiful on organising these awards, which highlight best practice, and hopes that visitors to the city and residents alike will continue to enjoy these 32 diverse parks.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that 32 of Edinburgh’s parks have been given Green Flag status by Keep Scotland Beautiful as part of a record 73 across Scotland; notes that the parks in the capital, which are in the care of Edinburgh City Council, Heriot Watt University and Friends of Corstorphine Hill, include the Hermitage of Braid and Princes Street Gardens and have been recognised for their high standards and quality outdoor spaces; pays tribute to the council staff, volunteers and residents who help maintain them; considers that parks and green spaces are an important amenity for communities and encourage good physical health and mental wellbeing; commends Keep Scotland Beautiful on organising these awards, which highlight best practice, and hopes that visitors to the city and residents alike will continue to enjoy these 32 diverse parks.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Tom Mason, Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Graeme Dey, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Ash Denham, Ben Macpherson, Alison Johnstone, Edward Mountain, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Greene, Bill Kidd, Donald Cameron, John Scott, Annie Wells, Finlay Carson, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Oliver Mundell, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament notes that the 2017 Westfield Health British Transplant Games will be held in North Lanarkshire from 27 to 30 July; understands that around 850 transplant recipients will take part in the four-day competition, which will feature more than 25 events; is aware that the games have been staged annually since 1978; commends the organisers on their hard work and the sponsors for their contributions; considers that the Games are an important way of increasing public awareness of the need for more organ donors; understands that the Scottish Government recently announced its plan to introduce a so-called soft opt-out system for donation and that campaigners and the public look forward to the publication of its proposed legislation on this, and wishes everyone taking part in this year’s Games success and an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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That the Parliament notes that the 2017 Westfield Health British Transplant Games will be held in North Lanarkshire from 27 to 30 July; understands that around 850 transplant recipients will take part in the four-day competition, which will feature more than 25 events; is aware that the games have been staged annually since 1978; commends the organisers on their hard work and the sponsors for their contributions; considers that the Games are an important way of increasing public awareness of the need for more organ donors; understands that the Scottish Government recently announced its plan to introduce a so-called soft opt-out system for donation and that campaigners and the public look forward to the publication of its proposed legislation on this, and wishes everyone taking part in this year’s Games success and an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Peter Chapman, Graham Simpson, Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Alison Harris, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edward Mountain, Ruth Maguire, Jamie Greene, John Scott, Mark Griffin, Annie Wells, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Oliver Mundell, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the Fringe Days Out initiative from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, developed in partnership with Lothian Buses, which will see thousands of free days out at the Fringe given to individuals and families across Edinburgh; understands that the project, which has been announced as part of the first World Fringe Day on 11 July 2017, will involve 26 charities across the city receiving up to 100 sets of travel passes and box office vouchers for them to distribute to residents and families to allow them to enjoy fringe shows and free bus travel to the shows; is aware that the charities participating include Out of the Blue, Young Scot, Artlink, Capability Scotland, Lothian Autistic Society, Canongate Youth Initiative, WHALE arts project in Western Hailes, Citadel Youth Centre in Leith and North Edinburgh Arts Centre in Muirhouse; commends this positive initiative from the Fringe and Lothian Buses, and hopes that all who benefit from it enjoy their fringe experience, including those attending shows for the first time in what is the 70th anniversary of the festival.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Fringe Days Out initiative from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, developed in partnership with Lothian Buses, which will see thousands of free days out at the Fringe given to individuals and families across Edinburgh; understands that the project, which has been announced as part of the first World Fringe Day on 11 July 2017, will involve 26 charities across the city receiving up to 100 sets of travel passes and box office vouchers for them to distribute to residents and families to allow them to enjoy fringe shows and free bus travel to the shows; is aware that the charities participating include Out of the Blue, Young Scot, Artlink, Capability Scotland, Lothian Autistic Society, Canongate Youth Initiative, WHALE arts project in Western Hailes, Citadel Youth Centre in Leith and North Edinburgh Arts Centre in Muirhouse; commends this positive initiative from the Fringe and Lothian Buses, and hopes that all who benefit from it enjoy their fringe experience, including those attending shows for the first time in what is the 70th anniversary of the festival.
Supported by: Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Liz Smith, Jenny Gilruth R, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Alison Harris, Bill Bowman, Alexander Stewart, David Torrance, Donald Cameron, Ben Macpherson, Margaret Mitchell, Kenneth Gibson, Edward Mountain, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Annie Wells, Ash Denham, Dean Lockhart, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Finlay Carson, Oliver Mundell, Brian Whittle, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Fulton MacGregor, Rachael Hamilton, Alexander Burnett
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