That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) as part of the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011, which will operate through the Citizens Advice Scotland service; understands PASS to be a free, independent and confidential source of information, advice and support to anyone who uses the NHS in Scotland, set up with the aim of supporting patients, their carers and their families in their dealings with the NHS and other matters affecting their health; understands that PASS seeks to promote an awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients as well as advising and supporting people who wish to give feedback or raise concerns about treatment and care provided by the NHS, and encourages people to use the service.
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That the Parliament welcomes the establishment of the Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) as part of the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011, which will operate through the Citizens Advice Scotland service; understands PASS to be a free, independent and confidential source of information, advice and support to anyone who uses the NHS in Scotland, set up with the aim of supporting patients, their carers and their families in their dealings with the NHS and other matters affecting their health; understands that PASS seeks to promote an awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients as well as advising and supporting people who wish to give feedback or raise concerns about treatment and care provided by the NHS, and encourages people to use the service.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Angus MacDonald, John Finnie, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, James Dornan, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament commends the work of the Maryhill Housing Association and Glasgow Regeneration Agency partnership, which seeks to maximise employment and training opportunities for young people; understands that these and similar agencies are key in engaging with young people in order to maximise the use of additional employment and training opportunities being supported by the Scottish Government and other agencies; welcomes the recent announcement of a £25 million funding boost from the Scottish Government, which is to be used for projects designed to help young people either gain or stay in employment and support a range of initiatives from training to business development and recruitment incentives, and looks forward to continuing good work from these key agencies in maximising education, training and employment opportunities for Scotland’s young people.
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That the Parliament commends the work of the Maryhill Housing Association and Glasgow Regeneration Agency partnership, which seeks to maximise employment and training opportunities for young people; understands that these and similar agencies are key in engaging with young people in order to maximise the use of additional employment and training opportunities being supported by the Scottish Government and other agencies; welcomes the recent announcement of a £25 million funding boost from the Scottish Government, which is to be used for projects designed to help young people either gain or stay in employment and support a range of initiatives from training to business development and recruitment incentives, and looks forward to continuing good work from these key agencies in maximising education, training and employment opportunities for Scotland’s young people.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson, Aileen McLeod, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Humza Yousaf, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Joe FitzPatrick, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Jim Eadie, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance
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That the Parliament congratulates Springburn Academy under-16 football team on winning the Lloyd’s TSB Shield; notes that the final, which took place at the Airdrie Excelsior Stadium, saw Springburn Academy triumph 3-0 over St Ninian’s High School in a match that saw what it considers exemplary sportsmanship from both teams; commends the team manager and depute headteacher, Mr Hamilton, and the team captain, Logan McIntyre, on their leadership, and looks forward to the team’s continuing success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Springburn Academy under-16 football team on winning the Lloyd’s TSB Shield; notes that the final, which took place at the Airdrie Excelsior Stadium, saw Springburn Academy triumph 3-0 over St Ninian’s High School in a match that saw what it considers exemplary sportsmanship from both teams; commends the team manager and depute headteacher, Mr Hamilton, and the team captain, Logan McIntyre, on their leadership, and looks forward to the team’s continuing success in the future.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Jim Eadie, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Humza Yousaf, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament welcomes the 31 funding awards in the Glasgow region that were announced by the Big Lottery Fund in March and April 2012; notes that these awards total £2,278,458 and congratulates the groups and organisations that will receive the funding, including the 78th Lanarkshire (3rd Blantyre) Scout Group, Elmvale Primary School, St Bride’s Primary School, St Anthony’s Primary School, Maryhill Juniors Boys Club, St Joseph’s Primary School, West Coats Primary School, the 44th Glasgow Scout Group, Loch Primary School, Cathkin High School and Bankhead Primary School, and looks forward to these organisations, which it considers are vital to the community, continuing to do good work.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 31 funding awards in the Glasgow region that were announced by the Big Lottery Fund in March and April 2012; notes that these awards total £2,278,458 and congratulates the groups and organisations that will receive the funding, including the 78th Lanarkshire (3rd Blantyre) Scout Group, Elmvale Primary School, St Bride’s Primary School, St Anthony’s Primary School, Maryhill Juniors Boys Club, St Joseph’s Primary School, West Coats Primary School, the 44th Glasgow Scout Group, Loch Primary School, Cathkin High School and Bankhead Primary School, and looks forward to these organisations, which it considers are vital to the community, continuing to do good work.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Humza Yousaf, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance
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That the Parliament commends the ongoing work of the Glasgow charity, MS Revive, which strives to support people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their families, including the 10,000 understood to be in Scotland, one of the highest prevalence rates in the world; notes the Revive Art Show and Sale, which will be held in the Lighthouse, Glasgow from 25 to 29 May 2012; considers this to be the latest example of MS Revive’s tradition of raising funds and awareness through events; understands that the show will include pieces from Laura Hunter, Garry Harper, John Lowrie Morrison, Rowena Lain and Marion Drummond and that 50% of proceeds will go directly to MS Revive; wishes MS Revive and its partners well with this initiative, and looks forward to the charity's continuing efforts to support those with MS and their families.
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That the Parliament commends the ongoing work of the Glasgow charity, MS Revive, which strives to support people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their families, including the 10,000 understood to be in Scotland, one of the highest prevalence rates in the world; notes the Revive Art Show and Sale, which will be held in the Lighthouse, Glasgow from 25 to 29 May 2012; considers this to be the latest example of MS Revive’s tradition of raising funds and awareness through events; understands that the show will include pieces from Laura Hunter, Garry Harper, John Lowrie Morrison, Rowena Lain and Marion Drummond and that 50% of proceeds will go directly to MS Revive; wishes MS Revive and its partners well with this initiative, and looks forward to the charity's continuing efforts to support those with MS and their families.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, John Mason, David Torrance, Mary Fee, Anne McTaggart, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, Joe FitzPatrick, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Stewart Maxwell, George Adam, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Hugh Henry, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament sends its best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe who, on 18 April 2012, marked the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the independent Republic of Zimbabwe; congratulates Zimbabweans in Scotland and across the world on celebrating their independence; laments the difficulties faced by the people of Zimbabwe and what are considered to be the affronts to democracy and human rights that have forced many persecuted Zimbabweans to flee their country; looks forward to the day when Zimbabweans can be assured of peace and stability in their homeland; is inspired by the example of the Zimbabwean Scots celebrating in Glasgow; recognises the contribution that Zimbabwean Scots, and other African communities, make to Scotland, and looks forward to Scotland joining the family of independent nations and its own people and diaspora celebrating their independence.
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That the Parliament sends its best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe who, on 18 April 2012, marked the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the independent Republic of Zimbabwe; congratulates Zimbabweans in Scotland and across the world on celebrating their independence; laments the difficulties faced by the people of Zimbabwe and what are considered to be the affronts to democracy and human rights that have forced many persecuted Zimbabweans to flee their country; looks forward to the day when Zimbabweans can be assured of peace and stability in their homeland; is inspired by the example of the Zimbabwean Scots celebrating in Glasgow; recognises the contribution that Zimbabwean Scots, and other African communities, make to Scotland, and looks forward to Scotland joining the family of independent nations and its own people and diaspora celebrating their independence.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Dennis Robertson, Hanzala Malik, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Gordon MacDonald, Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates the North Glasgow Arts and Regeneration Network (NGARN) on what it considers the hugely successful Big Splash event 2012; thanks NGARN and its partners and volunteers for their continuing efforts to increase opportunities for the arts in the north of Glasgow and encourage local people to get involved and become enthusiastic about a wide variety of artistic endeavours; considers that these efforts enrich community life in the north of Glasgow, and recognises the contributions of Depot Arts Co., Maryhill Integration Network, New Rhythms for Glasgow, Project Ability, Scrumptious Productions, Theatre Modo and Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre, the partner organisations that helped plan the event and provided the day’s educational and entertaining programmes, including craft workshops, dance performances and workshops, vocal performances, glass painting, film presentations, drama workshops and theatrical performances.
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That the Parliament congratulates the North Glasgow Arts and Regeneration Network (NGARN) on what it considers the hugely successful Big Splash event 2012; thanks NGARN and its partners and volunteers for their continuing efforts to increase opportunities for the arts in the north of Glasgow and encourage local people to get involved and become enthusiastic about a wide variety of artistic endeavours; considers that these efforts enrich community life in the north of Glasgow, and recognises the contributions of Depot Arts Co., Maryhill Integration Network, New Rhythms for Glasgow, Project Ability, Scrumptious Productions, Theatre Modo and Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre, the partner organisations that helped plan the event and provided the day’s educational and entertaining programmes, including craft workshops, dance performances and workshops, vocal performances, glass painting, film presentations, drama workshops and theatrical performances.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Adam Ingram, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament affirms its commitment to tackling youth unemployment; welcomes the Scottish Government’s initiative, Opportunities for All, which came into effect on 1 April 2012; understands that this guarantees a learning or training place for every 16 to 19-year-old who is not in a job, modern apprenticeship or education; notes that this pledge is backed by an extra £30 million of Scottish Government funding; acknowledges the Scottish Government’s delivery partners, which include local authorities, Skills Development Scotland, Job Centre Plus and Scotland's Colleges, for embarking on what it considers to be an ambitious programme, and urges all those who could benefit from the programme to come forward and find out what opportunities are available.
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That the Parliament affirms its commitment to tackling youth unemployment; welcomes the Scottish Government’s initiative, Opportunities for All, which came into effect on 1 April 2012; understands that this guarantees a learning or training place for every 16 to 19-year-old who is not in a job, modern apprenticeship or education; notes that this pledge is backed by an extra £30 million of Scottish Government funding; acknowledges the Scottish Government’s delivery partners, which include local authorities, Skills Development Scotland, Job Centre Plus and Scotland's Colleges, for embarking on what it considers to be an ambitious programme, and urges all those who could benefit from the programme to come forward and find out what opportunities are available.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Kenneth Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Rob Gibson, James Dornan, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, David Torrance, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ayesha Appeal on organising an Easter bonnet fundraising day at Stobhill Hospital in aid of Ayesha Siddiqui and the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust; understands that the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust is a pioneering charity working to save the lives of people with blood cancer by seeking to recruit donors to its stem cell register, to grow its cord blood programme and fund research into stem cell transplants; understands that only 40% of people from ethnic minority backgrounds are currently successful in their search for a matching donor; notes that, in order to increase this figure, the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust seeks to encourage more people from these backgrounds to join the register, and wishes the family of the seven-year-old Glasgow girl, Ayesha Siddiqui, every success in her search for a suitable matching donor.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Ayesha Appeal on organising an Easter bonnet fundraising day at Stobhill Hospital in aid of Ayesha Siddiqui and the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust; understands that the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust is a pioneering charity working to save the lives of people with blood cancer by seeking to recruit donors to its stem cell register, to grow its cord blood programme and fund research into stem cell transplants; understands that only 40% of people from ethnic minority backgrounds are currently successful in their search for a matching donor; notes that, in order to increase this figure, the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust seeks to encourage more people from these backgrounds to join the register, and wishes the family of the seven-year-old Glasgow girl, Ayesha Siddiqui, every success in her search for a suitable matching donor.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Margaret McDougall, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the inspirational work of Ms Sadie Gordon, who has laboured as a community activist in the Possilpark area of Glasgow for over 40 years; considers that Ms Gordon’s lifelong dedication to improving the lives of young people and to campaigning for community health projects will have enriched the lives of countless residents; views Ms Gordon’s service as an illustration of the selfless commitment to others that characterises community activism; wishes Ms Gordon great success in her future endeavours, and hopes that her work will serve as an enduring inspiration to future generations of community activists in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the inspirational work of Ms Sadie Gordon, who has laboured as a community activist in the Possilpark area of Glasgow for over 40 years; considers that Ms Gordon’s lifelong dedication to improving the lives of young people and to campaigning for community health projects will have enriched the lives of countless residents; views Ms Gordon’s service as an illustration of the selfless commitment to others that characterises community activism; wishes Ms Gordon great success in her future endeavours, and hopes that her work will serve as an enduring inspiration to future generations of community activists in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.
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