That the Parliament welcomes National Epilepsy Week, which is being held from 19 to 25 May 2013; commends organisations such as Epilepsy Scotland for their ongoing efforts to improve services and raise awareness of epilepsy; notes that this year’s theme, The Many Faces of Epilepsy, will focus on highlighting the uniqueness of epilepsy and the different levels of support and services available to those with epilepsy in Scotland; further notes that an exhibition by Epilepsy Consortium Scotland will be held in the Parliament during the week, and commends all those who work to raise awareness and provide services for people with epilepsy.
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That the Parliament welcomes National Epilepsy Week, which is being held from 19 to 25 May 2013; commends organisations such as Epilepsy Scotland for their ongoing efforts to improve services and raise awareness of epilepsy; notes that this year’s theme, The Many Faces of Epilepsy, will focus on highlighting the uniqueness of epilepsy and the different levels of support and services available to those with epilepsy in Scotland; further notes that an exhibition by Epilepsy Consortium Scotland will be held in the Parliament during the week, and commends all those who work to raise awareness and provide services for people with epilepsy.
Supported by: Aileen McLeod, Bill Walker, Jim Hume, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Scanlon, Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Kenneth Gibson, John Finnie, Christine Grahame, Roderick Campbell, James Kelly, Nanette Milne, Alison McInnes, Annabelle Ewing, Margaret Mitchell, John Pentland, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Anne McTaggart, Iain Gray, Margaret McCulloch, Kevin Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Hepburn, Jean Urquhart, Duncan McNeil, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson, Sarah Boyack, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament supports Arthritis Care Awareness Week; understands that there are 700,000 people in Scotland, both young and old, who have the condition, many of whom are in constant pain; believes that understanding and information about arthritis must be improved, and commends Arthritis Care for helping both those who have long experienced arthritis and for reaching out to those for whom it is a new diagnosis.
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That the Parliament supports Arthritis Care Awareness Week; understands that there are 700,000 people in Scotland, both young and old, who have the condition, many of whom are in constant pain; believes that understanding and information about arthritis must be improved, and commends Arthritis Care for helping both those who have long experienced arthritis and for reaching out to those for whom it is a new diagnosis.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Patricia Ferguson, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Walker, Iain Gray, Mary Scanlon, Liam McArthur, Helen Eadie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Liz Smith, Margaret McCulloch, Clare Adamson, Jim Hume, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Linda Fabiani, Aileen McLeod, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils at Luss Primary School, along with their parents and teachers, on winning a national award for helping to save an endangered species of fish, the powan; recognises that the school received this at the British Animal Honours for its project, in partnership with the Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust and the Loch Lomond National Park Authority, which released hundreds of baby powan into the water; understands that it has since helped saved the lives of many powan fish; believes that the species has been under threat since another fish, the ruffe, was accidentally introduced to Loch Lomond around 25 years ago and began destroying the powan eggs, and notes that the primary 7 children and their conservation work were featured on a live awards show on ITV, which was hosted by Paul O’Grady.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils at Luss Primary School, along with their parents and teachers, on winning a national award for helping to save an endangered species of fish, the powan; recognises that the school received this at the British Animal Honours for its project, in partnership with the Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust and the Loch Lomond National Park Authority, which released hundreds of baby powan into the water; understands that it has since helped saved the lives of many powan fish; believes that the species has been under threat since another fish, the ruffe, was accidentally introduced to Loch Lomond around 25 years ago and began destroying the powan eggs, and notes that the primary 7 children and their conservation work were featured on a live awards show on ITV, which was hosted by Paul O’Grady.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Bob Doris, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Jo de Sylva, from Rhu, on winning the Epilepsy Scotland media award; understands that this award was issued for her investigations into diagnosing epilepsy and identifying barriers to work for people who have epilepsy; notes that Jo De Sylva was presented with the award by the secretary of the Scottish National Union of Journalists, Paul Holleran, in front of nearly 200 guests at the charity’s national fundraising event; further notes that her achievement was carried out in conjunction with the online TV network, URTV, based in Helensburgh and Lomond, and commends everyone involved in helping to put this package together.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jo de Sylva, from Rhu, on winning the Epilepsy Scotland media award; understands that this award was issued for her investigations into diagnosing epilepsy and identifying barriers to work for people who have epilepsy; notes that Jo De Sylva was presented with the award by the secretary of the Scottish National Union of Journalists, Paul Holleran, in front of nearly 200 guests at the charity’s national fundraising event; further notes that her achievement was carried out in conjunction with the online TV network, URTV, based in Helensburgh and Lomond, and commends everyone involved in helping to put this package together.
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Kenneth Gibson, Hanzala Malik, Nanette Milne, Bill Kidd, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Dennis Robertson, Bob Doris, Patricia Ferguson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, Anne McTaggart, Jean Urquhart, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament understands that NHS Western Isles is considering cutting the number of beds at the Western Isles Hospital at Stornoway from 88 to 53; believes that there will be an estimated 22% increase in the number of over 75-year-olds by 2020; notes the possible reduction in the number of beds, despite the remarks made by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing to Unison in April 2013, when he said “Even if we are able, through better treatment at home, to reduce by 50 per cent the level of hospitalisation of our elderly population, we are still going to need the same number of beds, the same number of hospitals, the same number of doctors and nurses just to stand still because this population [over-75s] is doubling”; fails to understand how NHS Western Isles’ actions are consistent with these comments, and calls on the Scottish Government to guarantee that there will be no reduction in bed numbers in NHS Western Isles.
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That the Parliament understands that NHS Western Isles is considering cutting the number of beds at the Western Isles Hospital at Stornoway from 88 to 53; believes that there will be an estimated 22% increase in the number of over 75-year-olds by 2020; notes the possible reduction in the number of beds, despite the remarks made by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing to Unison in April 2013, when he said “Even if we are able, through better treatment at home, to reduce by 50 per cent the level of hospitalisation of our elderly population, we are still going to need the same number of beds, the same number of hospitals, the same number of doctors and nurses just to stand still because this population [over-75s] is doubling”; fails to understand how NHS Western Isles’ actions are consistent with these comments, and calls on the Scottish Government to guarantee that there will be no reduction in bed numbers in NHS Western Isles.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Simpson, Margaret McDougall, Sarah Boyack, Duncan McNeil
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That the Parliament supports National Thrombosis Week, which runs from 6 to 10 May 2013; understands that 10,000 people are affected each year in Scotland by hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots, and notes with concern that pulmonary embolism occurs in about 1% of hospital admissions in Scotland, making it the most common cause of death in patients, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that progress is made in dealing with this preventable condition and that guidelines for assessing the risk of VTE are being implemented by each NHS board.
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That the Parliament supports National Thrombosis Week, which runs from 6 to 10 May 2013; understands that 10,000 people are affected each year in Scotland by hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots, and notes with concern that pulmonary embolism occurs in about 1% of hospital admissions in Scotland, making it the most common cause of death in patients, and calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that progress is made in dealing with this preventable condition and that guidelines for assessing the risk of VTE are being implemented by each NHS board.
Supported by: Jayne Baxter, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Nanette Milne, Sarah Boyack, Jackson Carlaw, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Drew Smith
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That the Parliament acknowledges what it sees as the challenges faced by people across Scotland as a result of the UK Government's welfare reforms and the importance of the third sector in helping people mitigate against them; notes the recent Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations' report, SCVO welfare reform mapping report, which states that almost nine out of 10 organisations expect to see an increase in demand for services; is concerned by suggestions that, due to funding and capacity issues, the third sector may not be able to meet this demand; emphasises what it considers the importance of moving beyond the political sphere in order to best support those affected, and calls on the Scottish Government to use its powers to mitigate against the effects of welfare reform as best it can and to act quickly to ensure that the third sector, particularly at local and grassroots level, is sufficiently resourced to carry out what it considers its vital work.
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That the Parliament acknowledges what it sees as the challenges faced by people across Scotland as a result of the UK Government's welfare reforms and the importance of the third sector in helping people mitigate against them; notes the recent Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations' report, SCVO welfare reform mapping report, which states that almost nine out of 10 organisations expect to see an increase in demand for services; is concerned by suggestions that, due to funding and capacity issues, the third sector may not be able to meet this demand; emphasises what it considers the importance of moving beyond the political sphere in order to best support those affected, and calls on the Scottish Government to use its powers to mitigate against the effects of welfare reform as best it can and to act quickly to ensure that the third sector, particularly at local and grassroots level, is sufficiently resourced to carry out what it considers its vital work.
Supported by: Margaret McCulloch, Hanzala Malik, Iain Gray, Mike MacKenzie, Jayne Baxter, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Michael McMahon, Margaret McDougall, Richard Simpson, Drew Smith, Siobhan McMahon, John Pentland
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That the Parliament supports the World Health Organization’s annual hand hygiene campaign, Save Lives: Clean your hands, which aims to promote action in healthcare facilities to illustrate the importance of washing hands to stop the spread of influenza, MRSA bacterium, Clostridium difficile and Gram-negative bacilli, among others; understands that most healthcare-associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene, and, though this is a global campaign, calls on everyone in Scotland to remember to wash their hands.
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That the Parliament supports the World Health Organization’s annual hand hygiene campaign, Save Lives: Clean your hands, which aims to promote action in healthcare facilities to illustrate the importance of washing hands to stop the spread of influenza, MRSA bacterium, Clostridium difficile and Gram-negative bacilli, among others; understands that most healthcare-associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene, and, though this is a global campaign, calls on everyone in Scotland to remember to wash their hands.
Supported by: Bill Walker, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, James Kelly, Elaine Murray, Jackson Carlaw, Jayne Baxter, Kenneth Gibson, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Iain Gray, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Hugh Henry, Mark McDonald, Nanette Milne, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Christine Grahame, Kevin Stewart, Clare Adamson, Sandra White
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That the Parliament supports World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8 May 2013 and understands that over 400 women in Scotland and 140,000 women worldwide die each year from ovarian cancer; considers that awareness of early warning signs of the disease could save lives and diagnosis at an early stage vastly improves a woman’s chance of survival, and calls on the Scottish Government to take measures to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms.
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That the Parliament supports World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8 May 2013 and understands that over 400 women in Scotland and 140,000 women worldwide die each year from ovarian cancer; considers that awareness of early warning signs of the disease could save lives and diagnosis at an early stage vastly improves a woman’s chance of survival, and calls on the Scottish Government to take measures to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, James Kelly, Elaine Murray, Paul Martin, Jackson Carlaw, Jayne Baxter, Liam McArthur, Alison Johnstone, Neil Findlay, Margaret McCulloch, Mary Scanlon, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Margaret McDougall, Linda Fabiani, Richard Simpson, Claire Baker, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates Loch Lomond Shores, in Balloch, on being named Scotland's second most popular free tourist attraction for 2012; understands that 1.13 million people visited the Balloch complex last year, its 10th anniversary, making it second only to the then newly-renovated National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh; believes that, in 2013, Loch Lomond Shores has more activities planned and aims to hit the number one spot, and wishes it all the best in achieving this goal.
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That the Parliament congratulates Loch Lomond Shores, in Balloch, on being named Scotland's second most popular free tourist attraction for 2012; understands that 1.13 million people visited the Balloch complex last year, its 10th anniversary, making it second only to the then newly-renovated National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh; believes that, in 2013, Loch Lomond Shores has more activities planned and aims to hit the number one spot, and wishes it all the best in achieving this goal.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Hanzala Malik, Kevin Stewart, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Patricia Ferguson, Stuart McMillan, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Margaret McDougall, Annabelle Ewing, Gil Paterson, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White
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