That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) nursing student Lisa Roberts on receiving the Nursing Times award for Student Nurse of the Year: Mental Health; recognises that her enthusiasm and passion for her chosen profession impressed the judges, who rated each entrant on criteria including academic excellence and placement performance; considers that the award underlines the work of GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences Bachelor of Nursing in Mental Health programme in producing the next generations of leaders of safe, modern health teams, and looks forward to following Lisa’s success in the next stages of her career.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) nursing student Lisa Roberts on receiving the Nursing Times award for Student Nurse of the Year: Mental Health; recognises that her enthusiasm and passion for her chosen profession impressed the judges, who rated each entrant on criteria including academic excellence and placement performance; considers that the award underlines the work of GCU’s School of Health and Life Sciences Bachelor of Nursing in Mental Health programme in producing the next generations of leaders of safe, modern health teams, and looks forward to following Lisa’s success in the next stages of her career.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s Living Longer, Living Better campaign, which is working to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in the UK, which includes approximately 1,000 people from Scotland; understands that cystic fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases; welcomes the latest figures that suggest that the median age of survival has increased to 41; acknowledges concerns that cystic fibrosis services are struggling because of the increased patient population; congratulates the Cystic Fibrosis Trust on its campaign, and wishes it every success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s Living Longer, Living Better campaign, which is working to increase awareness and knowledge of cystic fibrosis and campaign for improvements in care and support for the 9,000 people with the condition in the UK, which includes approximately 1,000 people from Scotland; understands that cystic fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases; welcomes the latest figures that suggest that the median age of survival has increased to 41; acknowledges concerns that cystic fibrosis services are struggling because of the increased patient population; congratulates the Cystic Fibrosis Trust on its campaign, and wishes it every success in the future.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Christina McKelvie, Joe FitzPatrick, Richard Lyle, Liz Smith, Annabelle Ewing, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Sandra White, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Duncan McNeil, George Adam, Aileen McLeod, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Rob Gibson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlemilk-based Castle Precision Engineering Systems on being awarded a contract to engineer and manufacture the 90 kg solid aluminium wheels for the Bloodhound supersonic car; notes that the company was founded in the 1950s and is a past winner at what are considered to be the prestigious manufacturer of the year awards, notes that the car, a replica of which was recently on display outside the Parliament building, aims to reach 1,000 mph and break the world land speed record; is delighted that what could be the fastest wheels in history will be engineered and manufactured in Scotland in the constituency of Glasgow Cathcart, and sends its best wishes to Castle Precision Engineering Systems and the team behind the Bloodhound car for the remainder of the project and in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Castlemilk-based Castle Precision Engineering Systems on being awarded a contract to engineer and manufacture the 90 kg solid aluminium wheels for the Bloodhound supersonic car; notes that the company was founded in the 1950s and is a past winner at what are considered to be the prestigious manufacturer of the year awards, notes that the car, a replica of which was recently on display outside the Parliament building, aims to reach 1,000 mph and break the world land speed record; is delighted that what could be the fastest wheels in history will be engineered and manufactured in Scotland in the constituency of Glasgow Cathcart, and sends its best wishes to Castle Precision Engineering Systems and the team behind the Bloodhound car for the remainder of the project and in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Stewart Maxwell, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Maureen Watt, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Paul Wheelhouse, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Mark McDonald
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That the Parliament congratulates the Mount Befriending Service, Castlemilk Pensioners Action Group and Rainbow Care Centre Limited on receiving £13,440 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Awards between them; understands that all three organisations have been awarded funding to help pay for vital staff; considers that these organisations are all great examples of small local organisations working toward making their community a better place to live in; warmly welcomes this funding, and wishes all three organisations all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Mount Befriending Service, Castlemilk Pensioners Action Group and Rainbow Care Centre Limited on receiving £13,440 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland Awards between them; understands that all three organisations have been awarded funding to help pay for vital staff; considers that these organisations are all great examples of small local organisations working toward making their community a better place to live in; warmly welcomes this funding, and wishes all three organisations all the best for the future.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Jim Eadie, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of the awarding of £5,732 to Glasgow’s Helping Heroes from the Scottish Veterans Fund; notes that Glasgow’s Helping Heroes aims to provide information on access to, and co-ordination of, support across a wide range of areas including health, housing, social care, employability and financial services; commends the work of this organisation in helping ex-service personnel and their families, and wishes it every success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement of the awarding of £5,732 to Glasgow’s Helping Heroes from the Scottish Veterans Fund; notes that Glasgow’s Helping Heroes aims to provide information on access to, and co-ordination of, support across a wide range of areas including health, housing, social care, employability and financial services; commends the work of this organisation in helping ex-service personnel and their families, and wishes it every success in the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Mark McDonald, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Gil Paterson, Rob Gibson, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Alex Fergusson, Stuart McMillan, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Colin Keir, Paul Wheelhouse, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament urges the Scottish Football Association to ignore calls to move the Scottish Cup final from Hampden Park in Glasgow to Murrayfield in Edinburgh; believes that Hampden Park is the home of Scottish football and is a stadium worthy of any final; considers that playing in a national final at the national stadium will be among the highlights of the players' careers; congratulates both Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian on reaching the final; looks forward to inviting both teams and their fans to what it considers to be Scotland’s greatest city, the wonderful city of Glasgow, and hopes that the final is keenly contested and that the best team wins.
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That the Parliament urges the Scottish Football Association to ignore calls to move the Scottish Cup final from Hampden Park in Glasgow to Murrayfield in Edinburgh; believes that Hampden Park is the home of Scottish football and is a stadium worthy of any final; considers that playing in a national final at the national stadium will be among the highlights of the players' careers; congratulates both Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian on reaching the final; looks forward to inviting both teams and their fans to what it considers to be Scotland’s greatest city, the wonderful city of Glasgow, and hopes that the final is keenly contested and that the best team wins.
Supported by: David Torrance, Humza Yousaf, Willie Coffey, Stuart McMillan, Adam Ingram, Murdo Fraser
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow on being placed on the 25-city shortlist of the world’s greatest sporting cities for the SportsBusiness Ultimate Sports City 2012 Awards; notes that this is a bi-annual award and in 2010 Glasgow was 11th on the list; further notes that cities such as New York, London, Durban, Rio and Sydney as well as the reigning champion, Melbourne, are among the other cities shortlisted; understands that Glasgow’s infrastructure, such as Hampden Park in the Cathcart constituency as well as the facilities being built for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, is one of the key reasons for Glasgow being placed so highly, and commends all involved in promoting Glasgow as a city of sporting excellence.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow on being placed on the 25-city shortlist of the world’s greatest sporting cities for the SportsBusiness Ultimate Sports City 2012 Awards; notes that this is a bi-annual award and in 2010 Glasgow was 11th on the list; further notes that cities such as New York, London, Durban, Rio and Sydney as well as the reigning champion, Melbourne, are among the other cities shortlisted; understands that Glasgow’s infrastructure, such as Hampden Park in the Cathcart constituency as well as the facilities being built for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, is one of the key reasons for Glasgow being placed so highly, and commends all involved in promoting Glasgow as a city of sporting excellence.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Maureen Watt, Adam Ingram, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Stewart Maxwell, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Stuart McMillan, Joe FitzPatrick, Bob Doris, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey
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That the Parliament commends the recent announcement that the Three Bridges Northcare Care Home, which is scheduled to open in Carmunnock, Glasgow, in summer 2012 will, it understands, be the first such home in Scotland to have a mini-farm in its grounds; believes that the farm will house chickens, rabbits, pigs and, hopefully, piglets; understands that studies have shown that animals can have a strong positive impact on people with dementia and their families and that it is hoped that the mini farm, as well as the home's beauty parlour and gym, will allow residents to enjoy a more positive quality of life; notes that it is being built following a £4.9 million loan from RBS, and wishes everyone involved every success in the future.
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That the Parliament commends the recent announcement that the Three Bridges Northcare Care Home, which is scheduled to open in Carmunnock, Glasgow, in summer 2012 will, it understands, be the first such home in Scotland to have a mini-farm in its grounds; believes that the farm will house chickens, rabbits, pigs and, hopefully, piglets; understands that studies have shown that animals can have a strong positive impact on people with dementia and their families and that it is hoped that the mini farm, as well as the home's beauty parlour and gym, will allow residents to enjoy a more positive quality of life; notes that it is being built following a £4.9 million loan from RBS, and wishes everyone involved every success in the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, George Adam, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent report by the Social Value Lab regarding the social return on the investment made by the Craft Café in Castlemilk; welcomes the joint work of Impact Arts and Cassiltoun Housing Association aimed at both combating isolation and loneliness among older people and developing a vision of preventative spending; understands that many of the participants involved have found the art classes to be therapeutic and have reported an improvement in their confidence, mental wellbeing and physical health; notes that the report suggested that, for every £1 invested, there is a social return of £8.27; considers this model to be innovative, creative and worthy of replication by housing associations and other social enterprises across Scotland, and wishes all of those involved in the project every success for the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent report by the Social Value Lab regarding the social return on the investment made by the Craft Café in Castlemilk; welcomes the joint work of Impact Arts and Cassiltoun Housing Association aimed at both combating isolation and loneliness among older people and developing a vision of preventative spending; understands that many of the participants involved have found the art classes to be therapeutic and have reported an improvement in their confidence, mental wellbeing and physical health; notes that the report suggested that, for every £1 invested, there is a social return of £8.27; considers this model to be innovative, creative and worthy of replication by housing associations and other social enterprises across Scotland, and wishes all of those involved in the project every success for the future.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Football Museum on being awarded £75,852 in Postcode Lottery Funding; notes that the museum, in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, sends volunteers to visit care homes and day centres in order to deliver reminiscence sessions to people with dementia by using images from bygone Scottish football days to help stimulate memories; considers this to be an innovative and positive method of helping people with Alzheimers, and wishes the project every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Scottish Football Museum on being awarded £75,852 in Postcode Lottery Funding; notes that the museum, in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, sends volunteers to visit care homes and day centres in order to deliver reminiscence sessions to people with dementia by using images from bygone Scottish football days to help stimulate memories; considers this to be an innovative and positive method of helping people with Alzheimers, and wishes the project every success for the future.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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