That the Parliament warmly congratulates the University of Dundee academic, Dr Sarah Martins da Silva, on being named by the BBC in its list, 100 Women 2019, which highlights the work of inspiring and influential women from across the globe; notes that Sarah, who is an honorary consultant gynaecologist with NHS Tayside based at Ninewells Hospital, works as a senior lecturer in reproductive medicine at the University’s school of medicine and leads pioneering research focused on male infertility issues, sperm biology and drug discovery to try to stop women being subjected to unnecessary and invasive fertility treatments; notes that she features on the list alongside prominent campaigners, such as the climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, and the US congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; considers that Sarah's inclusion in the list is well-deserved; wishes her continued success in her career, and hopes that this recognition will be an inspiration to many people, including girls and young women considering careers in academia and health.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates the University of Dundee academic, Dr Sarah Martins da Silva, on being named by the BBC in its list, 100 Women 2019, which highlights the work of inspiring and influential women from across the globe; notes that Sarah, who is an honorary consultant gynaecologist with NHS Tayside based at Ninewells Hospital, works as a senior lecturer in reproductive medicine at the University’s school of medicine and leads pioneering research focused on male infertility issues, sperm biology and drug discovery to try to stop women being subjected to unnecessary and invasive fertility treatments; notes that she features on the list alongside prominent campaigners, such as the climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, and the US congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; considers that Sarah's inclusion in the list is well-deserved; wishes her continued success in her career, and hopes that this recognition will be an inspiration to many people, including girls and young women considering careers in academia and health.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Finlay Carson, Bill Kidd, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene
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That the Parliament welcomes the report, Life beyond the ward – recommendations for improving hospital discharge in Scotland, published by the British Red Cross, which explores the challenges people can experience on their discharge journey from hospital to home; understands there is considerable variation in discharge practices across hospitals; recognises what it considers a lack of co-ordination and communication between hospitals, primary care and social care; appreciates that challenges remain in accessing social care packages and wider support; considers that a potentially significant proportion of people who are deemed clinically fit to leave hospital are sent to a home inappropriate for their recovery; supports the report recommendations to fulfil the transition to a more preventative approach to care by improving the funding of community care and shifting focus towards people and their holistic needs; believes that harnessing the power of non-clinical support, including the voluntary and community sector, can support effective discharge; considers that checks on people’s non-clinical independence factors as part of the discharging process of patients through a five-step independence check should be introduced, and calls for the Scottish Government to adopt these recommendations to improve discharge and support some of the most vulnerable people in society to maintain independent living.
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That the Parliament welcomes the report, Life beyond the ward – recommendations for improving hospital discharge in Scotland, published by the British Red Cross, which explores the challenges people can experience on their discharge journey from hospital to home; understands there is considerable variation in discharge practices across hospitals; recognises what it considers a lack of co-ordination and communication between hospitals, primary care and social care; appreciates that challenges remain in accessing social care packages and wider support; considers that a potentially significant proportion of people who are deemed clinically fit to leave hospital are sent to a home inappropriate for their recovery; supports the report recommendations to fulfil the transition to a more preventative approach to care by improving the funding of community care and shifting focus towards people and their holistic needs; believes that harnessing the power of non-clinical support, including the voluntary and community sector, can support effective discharge; considers that checks on people’s non-clinical independence factors as part of the discharging process of patients through a five-step independence check should be introduced, and calls for the Scottish Government to adopt these recommendations to improve discharge and support some of the most vulnerable people in society to maintain independent living.
Supported by: Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Edward Mountain, Murdo Fraser, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Tom Mason, Michelle Ballantyne, Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton, Annie Wells, Jackie Baillie, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament congratulates Marilyn Edmond on her directorial debut with the film, CONNECT, which is set in North Berwick and premiered at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival; understands that it tells the story of young man with mental health issues, Brian, who is played by Kevin Guthrie; recognises that it highlights the importance of talking about mental health and reducing any stigma surrounding this; considers the film to be thought-provoking and believes that it will help to encourage a national conversation around mental health and suicide prevention, and wishes Marilyn success with the film, which was screened at the Parliament on World Suicide Prevention Day and is touring venues across the country, including in Glasgow, Inverness, Aberfeldy, Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh.
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That the Parliament congratulates Marilyn Edmond on her directorial debut with the film, CONNECT, which is set in North Berwick and premiered at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival; understands that it tells the story of young man with mental health issues, Brian, who is played by Kevin Guthrie; recognises that it highlights the importance of talking about mental health and reducing any stigma surrounding this; considers the film to be thought-provoking and believes that it will help to encourage a national conversation around mental health and suicide prevention, and wishes Marilyn success with the film, which was screened at the Parliament on World Suicide Prevention Day and is touring venues across the country, including in Glasgow, Inverness, Aberfeldy, Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh.
Supported by: Liam McArthur, Peter Chapman, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Bill Bowman, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Jeremy Balfour, Jackie Baillie, Sandra White, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Tom Mason
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned with the ongoing mismanagement of key NHS hospital construction projects; notes the Scottish Government’s poor record on delivering hospital projects on time and on budget; further notes the ongoing problems which have led to the delay of the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh and the concerns expressed in relation to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow; calls on Ministers to confirm within the next week that no further delays or issues with any other ongoing projects are expected, and asks for the remit of the new national body, which will have oversight of major infrastructure developments within the NHS, to be published by December 2019.
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That the Parliament is deeply concerned with the ongoing mismanagement of key NHS hospital construction projects; notes the Scottish Government’s poor record on delivering hospital projects on time and on budget; further notes the ongoing problems which have led to the delay of the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh and the concerns expressed in relation to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow; calls on Ministers to confirm within the next week that no further delays or issues with any other ongoing projects are expected, and asks for the remit of the new national body, which will have oversight of major infrastructure developments within the NHS, to be published by December 2019.
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Rachael Hamilton
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/09/2019
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That the Parliament notes that 25 September 2019 is World Pharmacists Day; understands that the purpose of the day is to promote and advocate the role of pharmacists in improving health in every corner of the world; recognises that, in Scotland, pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, leading the safe and effective use of medicines, and calls on the Scottish Government to make it a priority to enable all pharmacists directly involved in patient care to have full read and write access to the patient health record in the interest of patient safety, service effectiveness and high-quality care.
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That the Parliament notes that 25 September 2019 is World Pharmacists Day; understands that the purpose of the day is to promote and advocate the role of pharmacists in improving health in every corner of the world; recognises that, in Scotland, pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, leading the safe and effective use of medicines, and calls on the Scottish Government to make it a priority to enable all pharmacists directly involved in patient care to have full read and write access to the patient health record in the interest of patient safety, service effectiveness and high-quality care.
Supported by: Annie Wells, Alexander Stewart, Monica Lennon, David Stewart, Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Liam McArthur, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Kenneth Gibson, Peter Chapman, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Brian Whittle, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Mark McDonald, Rachael Hamilton, Neil Findlay, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Johann Lamont, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament welcomes the positive impact that CHAS has in Lothian and across Scotland on children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families, which is a mission that the charity describes as "Keeping the Joy Alive"; acknowledges that it is Scotland's only national provider of hospice care for babies, children and young people; recognises that it offers palliative, respite and end-of-life care across Scotland through its service, CHAS at Home, and at its hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch; acknowledges that it works in partnership with the NHS, local authorities, charity partners, government agencies and many others to provide the highest quality joined-up care and support; recognises what it sees as the scale of need for these vital services, with nearly 16,000 children and young people currently living with life-shortening conditions; appreciates the continued commitment of CHAS and the wider paediatric palliative care sector in Scotland, and commends all of CHAS's staff and volunteers on "Keeping the Joy Alive" for the children and families that they support and care for.
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That the Parliament welcomes the positive impact that CHAS has in Lothian and across Scotland on children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families, which is a mission that the charity describes as "Keeping the Joy Alive"; acknowledges that it is Scotland's only national provider of hospice care for babies, children and young people; recognises that it offers palliative, respite and end-of-life care across Scotland through its service, CHAS at Home, and at its hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch; acknowledges that it works in partnership with the NHS, local authorities, charity partners, government agencies and many others to provide the highest quality joined-up care and support; recognises what it sees as the scale of need for these vital services, with nearly 16,000 children and young people currently living with life-shortening conditions; appreciates the continued commitment of CHAS and the wider paediatric palliative care sector in Scotland, and commends all of CHAS's staff and volunteers on "Keeping the Joy Alive" for the children and families that they support and care for.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Alison Harris, Monica Lennon, Peter Chapman, Tom Mason, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackie Baillie, Ruth Maguire, Jeremy Balfour, John Scott, Michelle Ballantyne, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Annie Wells, Rachael Hamilton, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18/09/2019
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That the Parliament welcomes the 30th annual Linlithgow Scotch Hop, which is a programme of weekly Scottish dancing sessions that runs from 17 July to 14 August 2019 at Linlithgow Palace; notes that it is open to all age groups and abilities, including people who have not participated in Scottish dancing before, everyone across the community and visitors to the area; congratulates all involved in organising the event, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 30th annual Linlithgow Scotch Hop, which is a programme of weekly Scottish dancing sessions that runs from 17 July to 14 August 2019 at Linlithgow Palace; notes that it is open to all age groups and abilities, including people who have not participated in Scottish dancing before, everyone across the community and visitors to the area; congratulates all involved in organising the event, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Stuart McMillan, Michelle Ballantyne, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Tom Mason, John Scott, Alison Harris, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent opening by the Team Jak Foundation of Jak’s Den Mark 2 at Ochil House in Livingston; is aware that the new facility supports children and young people with cancer and their families and builds on the original Jak’s Den by being bigger and providing more space for counselling for children and their families, music therapy and creative activities, along with bespoke support groups and drop-in sessions; considers that Jak’s Den Mark 2 is a very valuable resource for many children and their families; pays tribute to the Chief Executive and CoFounder of Team Jack, Allison Barr, for her outstanding work and fundraising efforts, as well as all those involved in, or who have donated to, the Team Jak Foundation, and hopes that Jak’s Den Mark 2 will continue to provide much-needed and high-quality support to young people with cancer and their families for many years to come.
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent opening by the Team Jak Foundation of Jak’s Den Mark 2 at Ochil House in Livingston; is aware that the new facility supports children and young people with cancer and their families and builds on the original Jak’s Den by being bigger and providing more space for counselling for children and their families, music therapy and creative activities, along with bespoke support groups and drop-in sessions; considers that Jak’s Den Mark 2 is a very valuable resource for many children and their families; pays tribute to the Chief Executive and CoFounder of Team Jack, Allison Barr, for her outstanding work and fundraising efforts, as well as all those involved in, or who have donated to, the Team Jak Foundation, and hopes that Jak’s Den Mark 2 will continue to provide much-needed and high-quality support to young people with cancer and their families for many years to come.
Supported by: Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Tom Mason, Kenneth Gibson, Alison Harris, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Liz Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Jeremy Balfour
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That the Parliament commends Matthew Waterston and Hannah Melville on completing their challenge, Tofino to Fife, to raise funds for St Columba’s Hospice, Alzheimer Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support; understands that the Edinburgh-based couple cycled the equivalent of the width of Canada, 6,400 km, in 36 days and ran the length of Scotland, 290 km, in one week; acknowledges that they took up the challenge in memory of Matthew’s parents, Andrea, who was from Canada and who had skin cancer, and William, who had Parkinson’s and dementia, and congratulates Matthew and Hannah on so far raising almost £25,000 in support of these three great charities, exceeding their £20,000 target.
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That the Parliament commends Matthew Waterston and Hannah Melville on completing their challenge, Tofino to Fife, to raise funds for St Columba’s Hospice, Alzheimer Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support; understands that the Edinburgh-based couple cycled the equivalent of the width of Canada, 6,400 km, in 36 days and ran the length of Scotland, 290 km, in one week; acknowledges that they took up the challenge in memory of Matthew’s parents, Andrea, who was from Canada and who had skin cancer, and William, who had Parkinson’s and dementia, and congratulates Matthew and Hannah on so far raising almost £25,000 in support of these three great charities, exceeding their £20,000 target.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Jamie Greene, Peter Chapman, Michelle Ballantyne, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Maurice Corry, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Liam Kerr, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, John Scott, Alexander Burnett, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament notes that the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race will take place on 30 June 2019; notes that the first race was organised by Susie Gregor and that, in the subsequent years, it has become one of the most popular community events in the area, raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity; notes that this year's chosen charities are St Columba's Hospice and the Yard, and that the Après Duck party and kids' disco will be hosted by the team in the pub, The Antiquary; commends all involved in organising the event and the businesses that donate prizes; considers it a great example of community spirit, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable day raising a significant amount for local charities.
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That the Parliament notes that the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race will take place on 30 June 2019; notes that the first race was organised by Susie Gregor and that, in the subsequent years, it has become one of the most popular community events in the area, raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity; notes that this year's chosen charities are St Columba's Hospice and the Yard, and that the Après Duck party and kids' disco will be hosted by the team in the pub, The Antiquary; commends all involved in organising the event and the businesses that donate prizes; considers it a great example of community spirit, and wishes everyone taking part an enjoyable day raising a significant amount for local charities.
Supported by: Alison Harris, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Bill Bowman, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Ruth Davidson, Liz Smith, Tom Mason, Peter Chapman, Liam Kerr, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett
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