That the Parliament congratulates Epilepsy Scotland, which is marking its 65th anniversary in November 2019; applauds the work of the charity with its efforts and considerable success in advocating change and increasing awareness of the condition, including its work in tackling inequalities and in advocating that public policy should recognise the diverse needs of people with epilepsy; understands that it is world's most common serious neurological condition the condition, affecting 50 million people, including 55,000 in Scotland; acknowledges research suggesting that, while around 52% of people with epilepsy have seizure control, 70% could become seizure-free if they receive optimum care; notes the view that parliamentarians have a role to play in the realisation of improved healthcare, the provision of information and ending the stigmatisation relating to the condition, and wishes Epilepsy Scotland every success in its continued efforts to improve the quality of life of those who have epilepsy or who are otherwise affected by it.
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That the Parliament congratulates Epilepsy Scotland, which is marking its 65th anniversary in November 2019; applauds the work of the charity with its efforts and considerable success in advocating change and increasing awareness of the condition, including its work in tackling inequalities and in advocating that public policy should recognise the diverse needs of people with epilepsy; understands that it is world's most common serious neurological condition the condition, affecting 50 million people, including 55,000 in Scotland; acknowledges research suggesting that, while around 52% of people with epilepsy have seizure control, 70% could become seizure-free if they receive optimum care; notes the view that parliamentarians have a role to play in the realisation of improved healthcare, the provision of information and ending the stigmatisation relating to the condition, and wishes Epilepsy Scotland every success in its continued efforts to improve the quality of life of those who have epilepsy or who are otherwise affected by it.
Supported by: Pauline McNeill, James Kelly, Colin Smyth, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan
Current Status: Eligible for Members’ Business, Pending Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates Louise Hamilton and Marc Hutton on their hard work, and dedication, in setting up the Tamas Jeles Project in Muirhouse; applauds the work of all the volunteers who helped organise and set up this amazing mental health support group; pays tribute to Tamas Jeles, who tragically took his own life; commends the work of the organisation in providing support for men's mental health; believes that the Scottish Government must do more to support people who have a mental illness, and hopes that this support group will encourage people, especially men, who it considers struggle with asking for help, to seek help and support.
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That the Parliament congratulates Louise Hamilton and Marc Hutton on their hard work, and dedication, in setting up the Tamas Jeles Project in Muirhouse; applauds the work of all the volunteers who helped organise and set up this amazing mental health support group; pays tribute to Tamas Jeles, who tragically took his own life; commends the work of the organisation in providing support for men's mental health; believes that the Scottish Government must do more to support people who have a mental illness, and hopes that this support group will encourage people, especially men, who it considers struggle with asking for help, to seek help and support.
Supported by: Miles Briggs
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkliston community, the rapid relief team and the Edinburgh Gospel Trust, which are based in the Edinburgh Western constituency, on their efforts in clearing 30 full bin bags of litter from the town on 29 June 2019; recognises their joint mission to spread "community spirit, compassionate care and supportive hands"; applauds the dedication, compassion and effort shown by the 40 volunteers; considers that the Scottish Government must take rapid steps to help support this kind of work to help the environment, and hopes that this small group of volunteers inspires others to do similar.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Kirkliston community, the rapid relief team and the Edinburgh Gospel Trust, which are based in the Edinburgh Western constituency, on their efforts in clearing 30 full bin bags of litter from the town on 29 June 2019; recognises their joint mission to spread "community spirit, compassionate care and supportive hands"; applauds the dedication, compassion and effort shown by the 40 volunteers; considers that the Scottish Government must take rapid steps to help support this kind of work to help the environment, and hopes that this small group of volunteers inspires others to do similar.
Supported by: Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament welcomes the return of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, which runs from 12 to 21 July 2019; understands that the festival will include over 140 concerts across 10 venues; recognises the cultural value in the renowned festival, which was originally set up in 1978 by the banjo player and guitarist, Mike Hart; applauds the work of the musicians, crew, volunteers and everyone who make the festival a success, and hopes that the festival continues for years to come.
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That the Parliament welcomes the return of the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, which runs from 12 to 21 July 2019; understands that the festival will include over 140 concerts across 10 venues; recognises the cultural value in the renowned festival, which was originally set up in 1978 by the banjo player and guitarist, Mike Hart; applauds the work of the musicians, crew, volunteers and everyone who make the festival a success, and hopes that the festival continues for years to come.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Miles Briggs, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its consistent work in supporting people with mental illness; commends the aim of the organisation to support and empower all those affected by mental illness, including family members, carers and supporters; applauds the work of the 11 people who raised £10,000 for the charity by walking 100km in just two days; believes that the Scottish Government needs to do more to support people with mental illness, and hopes that Support in Mind Scotland continues its tremendous work throughout the nation.
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That the Parliament congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its consistent work in supporting people with mental illness; commends the aim of the organisation to support and empower all those affected by mental illness, including family members, carers and supporters; applauds the work of the 11 people who raised £10,000 for the charity by walking 100km in just two days; believes that the Scottish Government needs to do more to support people with mental illness, and hopes that Support in Mind Scotland continues its tremendous work throughout the nation.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Liam McArthur, Mark McDonald, Edward Mountain, Colin Smyth, Annie Wells
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported digital divide that is developing in Scotland between the public and private sector; understands that the Scottish Government recently announced that the roll-out of its Reaching 100% broadband connectivity programme will not be completed until at least the 2021 deadline; recognises the report on digital development by Audit Scotland, which it understands highlights that the Scottish Government does not know what has been achieved to date through its 2017 digital strategy, nor has it an understanding of what has been spent on the programme; acknowledges the most recent report by the Scottish Public Pensions Agency regarding the plan to integrate pension administration and payment operations, which has reportedly failed, leaving a £23 million gap in revenue and capital budget over the next five years; considers that, in order to implement IT projects, proper staffing and resources are essential, and believes that the integration of technology into the public sector is vital for the future.
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That the Parliament notes with concern the reported digital divide that is developing in Scotland between the public and private sector; understands that the Scottish Government recently announced that the roll-out of its Reaching 100% broadband connectivity programme will not be completed until at least the 2021 deadline; recognises the report on digital development by Audit Scotland, which it understands highlights that the Scottish Government does not know what has been achieved to date through its 2017 digital strategy, nor has it an understanding of what has been spent on the programme; acknowledges the most recent report by the Scottish Public Pensions Agency regarding the plan to integrate pension administration and payment operations, which has reportedly failed, leaving a £23 million gap in revenue and capital budget over the next five years; considers that, in order to implement IT projects, proper staffing and resources are essential, and believes that the integration of technology into the public sector is vital for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Big Hearts Community Trust, which is based in the Edinburgh Western constituency, on being awarded £5,000 from the Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants; praises the work that the trust has done to provide a weekly after school club for children in kinship families; understands that the money will go towards activities, administration and supplies that the charity provides for the children; applauds the work of the volunteers and families in caring for kinship children, and hopes that this funding will enable the organisation to continue its wondrous work throughout the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Big Hearts Community Trust, which is based in the Edinburgh Western constituency, on being awarded £5,000 from the Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants; praises the work that the trust has done to provide a weekly after school club for children in kinship families; understands that the money will go towards activities, administration and supplies that the charity provides for the children; applauds the work of the volunteers and families in caring for kinship children, and hopes that this funding will enable the organisation to continue its wondrous work throughout the community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, John Finnie, Alexander Burnett, Alison Johnstone, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh on being chosen to benefit from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Trust’s Future Parks programme; welcomes this initiative, which aims to secure the future of parks and green spaces across towns and cities; understands that 81 councils and communities applied but that only eight were successful; notes that Edinburgh plans to use the programme to focus on the creation of a 30-year strategy in line with its 2050 city vision; looks forward to the eight places across the UK, covering a population of five million, working together over the next two years to create new ways of managing green space, and wishes the programme much success in developing and conserving parks and urban green spaces.
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That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh on being chosen to benefit from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Trust’s Future Parks programme; welcomes this initiative, which aims to secure the future of parks and green spaces across towns and cities; understands that 81 councils and communities applied but that only eight were successful; notes that Edinburgh plans to use the programme to focus on the creation of a 30-year strategy in line with its 2050 city vision; looks forward to the eight places across the UK, covering a population of five million, working together over the next two years to create new ways of managing green space, and wishes the programme much success in developing and conserving parks and urban green spaces.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Capital Carers Ltd, which is based in the Edinburgh West constituency, on being awarded £4,680 from the Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants; applauds the work of Capital Cares Ltd, which supports carers in their ever-changing role that includes work to reduce stress and isolation in the people that they care for; understands that the money will cover the salary of a part-time support worker for the side-to-side project that supports individuals with dementia and their carers; pays tribute to the work of carers in helping those with dementia and, in return, the support that the carers receive, and hopes that this funding will help the organisation to continue its tremendous work throughout the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Capital Carers Ltd, which is based in the Edinburgh West constituency, on being awarded £4,680 from the Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants; applauds the work of Capital Cares Ltd, which supports carers in their ever-changing role that includes work to reduce stress and isolation in the people that they care for; understands that the money will cover the salary of a part-time support worker for the side-to-side project that supports individuals with dementia and their carers; pays tribute to the work of carers in helping those with dementia and, in return, the support that the carers receive, and hopes that this funding will help the organisation to continue its tremendous work throughout the community.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament notes with serious concern the most recent ISD statistics, which it considers show a dramatic rise in the number of suicides in Scotland in 2018; understands that there were 784 probable suicides in Scotland in 2018, which is an increase of 15% from 2017; recognises, with grave alarm, the increase of 50% in the number of suicides among the 15 to 24 age group, from 64 in 2017 to 96 in 2018; considers these figures startling, and hopes that the Scottish Government and the UK Government respond with urgency to these most recent figures.
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That the Parliament notes with serious concern the most recent ISD statistics, which it considers show a dramatic rise in the number of suicides in Scotland in 2018; understands that there were 784 probable suicides in Scotland in 2018, which is an increase of 15% from 2017; recognises, with grave alarm, the increase of 50% in the number of suicides among the 15 to 24 age group, from 64 in 2017 to 96 in 2018; considers these figures startling, and hopes that the Scottish Government and the UK Government respond with urgency to these most recent figures.
Supported by: Mark McDonald, Liam McArthur, Monica Lennon, Alison Johnstone, Neil Findlay, Pauline McNeill, Neil Bibby
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