That the Parliament notes that visiting is suspended at most NHS Fife facilities due to Covid-19; further notes that NHS Fife has undertaken to provide care boxes containing essential items such as toiletries and pyjamas for patients, largely due to a recent anonymous donation of £500,000 aimed at improving the lives of patients and staff; praises NHS Fife for this initiative; believes this is an excellent use of the unexpected funding; thanks local businesses and volunteers who have helped to support this innovative project; believes that this will inevitably improve the experience of patients across the range of NHS Fife facilities at this difficult time, and wishes all involved every success in taking it forward.
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That the Parliament notes that visiting is suspended at most NHS Fife facilities due to Covid-19; further notes that NHS Fife has undertaken to provide care boxes containing essential items such as toiletries and pyjamas for patients, largely due to a recent anonymous donation of £500,000 aimed at improving the lives of patients and staff; praises NHS Fife for this initiative; believes this is an excellent use of the unexpected funding; thanks local businesses and volunteers who have helped to support this innovative project; believes that this will inevitably improve the experience of patients across the range of NHS Fife facilities at this difficult time, and wishes all involved every success in taking it forward.
Supported by: Emma Harper, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament acknowledges the Royal Mail campaign, Thumbs Up for Your Postie, which aims to recognise the hard work being carried out by postal service workers; appreciates that they are doing a very difficult job at this time and that working conditions are bound to be more stressful than normal due to concerns regarding COVID-19; appreciates the work that they are doing, believes that contactless delivery is an important innovation and that Royal Mail workers are essential for the continued functioning of the country; applauds the high quality work of posties throughout Scotland, and hopes that the public will get behind the campaign.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the Royal Mail campaign, Thumbs Up for Your Postie, which aims to recognise the hard work being carried out by postal service workers; appreciates that they are doing a very difficult job at this time and that working conditions are bound to be more stressful than normal due to concerns regarding COVID-19; appreciates the work that they are doing, believes that contactless delivery is an important innovation and that Royal Mail workers are essential for the continued functioning of the country; applauds the high quality work of posties throughout Scotland, and hopes that the public will get behind the campaign.
Supported by: Christine Grahame, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, John Mason, David Torrance, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Emma Harper, Bruce Crawford, Willie Coffey, Angela Constance, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the efforts of Cowdenbeath FC to help young supporters having birthdays during the COVID-19 lockdown by providing its best wishes to them on the club's website and Facebook and Twitter accounts; believes that this will help the young fans enjoy their birthday and feel special at a time when they are unable to physically meet friends and family outwith their household; applauds the club for this initiative, and appreciates the efforts of the staff and players involved.
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That the Parliament welcomes the efforts of Cowdenbeath FC to help young supporters having birthdays during the COVID-19 lockdown by providing its best wishes to them on the club's website and Facebook and Twitter accounts; believes that this will help the young fans enjoy their birthday and feel special at a time when they are unable to physically meet friends and family outwith their household; applauds the club for this initiative, and appreciates the efforts of the staff and players involved.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Bruce Crawford, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the recent donation of £500,000 to the Fife Health Board Endowment Fund from an anonymous donor; understands that the purpose of this donation excludes anything that is a "core" function of NHS Fife and that it has been stipulated that it is to go toward helping NHS staff and patients through the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that NHS Fife has now purchased 55 iPads for the use of patients to help them to remain in contact with their families, as visitors are not currently allowed; applauds the decision to use some of the donation in this innovative way to help families remain in contact while their loved ones are in hospital; wishes all at NHS Fife well, and appreciates the work that they are doing at this difficult time.
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That the Parliament notes the recent donation of £500,000 to the Fife Health Board Endowment Fund from an anonymous donor; understands that the purpose of this donation excludes anything that is a "core" function of NHS Fife and that it has been stipulated that it is to go toward helping NHS staff and patients through the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that NHS Fife has now purchased 55 iPads for the use of patients to help them to remain in contact with their families, as visitors are not currently allowed; applauds the decision to use some of the donation in this innovative way to help families remain in contact while their loved ones are in hospital; wishes all at NHS Fife well, and appreciates the work that they are doing at this difficult time.
Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Murdo Fraser, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Bruce Crawford, Willie Coffey, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the success of 11-year-old Maci Fotheringham from Lochore in raising £1,000 for Benarty Foodbank by painting rainbows; understands that the idea was sparked by a passing police officer who saw her rainbow in a window and offered to exchange it for a donation to the foodbank; notes that Maci has been provided with paint by local people to allow her to continue and understands that there will also be a three-day foodbank collection drive starting on 28 April 2020 across Benarty; praises Maci for all the help that she is giving to the foodbank, and believes that this will be vital for many people at this difficult time.
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That the Parliament notes the success of 11-year-old Maci Fotheringham from Lochore in raising £1,000 for Benarty Foodbank by painting rainbows; understands that the idea was sparked by a passing police officer who saw her rainbow in a window and offered to exchange it for a donation to the foodbank; notes that Maci has been provided with paint by local people to allow her to continue and understands that there will also be a three-day foodbank collection drive starting on 28 April 2020 across Benarty; praises Maci for all the help that she is giving to the foodbank, and believes that this will be vital for many people at this difficult time.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Bruce Crawford, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes that Benarty Regeneration Action Group (BRAG) Enterprises is launching a "people's pantry" initiative; further notes that this aims to help the most vulnerable families in Glencraig, Crosshill, Lochore and Ballingry to get access to affordable food, and that, for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, free emergency food packages will be available to all who need them; applauds the work of everyone at BRAG Enterprises to bring this to fruition, as well as the generosity of local businesses, including Baynes the Bakers, Benarty Carpets and Flooring and Scotstar Resin Flooring, as well as local community groups such as the Benarty Forum, which has been involved in helping to bring this new project into being, and wishes all involved every success going forward.
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That the Parliament notes that Benarty Regeneration Action Group (BRAG) Enterprises is launching a "people's pantry" initiative; further notes that this aims to help the most vulnerable families in Glencraig, Crosshill, Lochore and Ballingry to get access to affordable food, and that, for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, free emergency food packages will be available to all who need them; applauds the work of everyone at BRAG Enterprises to bring this to fruition, as well as the generosity of local businesses, including Baynes the Bakers, Benarty Carpets and Flooring and Scotstar Resin Flooring, as well as local community groups such as the Benarty Forum, which has been involved in helping to bring this new project into being, and wishes all involved every success going forward.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament notes the efforts of Re-Employ and Black Rose Designs to produce and supply visors and masks for those who need them; further notes that, to date, over 1,000 masks and visors have been produced and distributed to Fife Council employees, the fire service, CarePlus, Kingdom Support Services and a children's residential care facility; applauds the work of Margaret Wilson, Gordon Reid and their team at Re-Employ, as well as Laura Reece and Keith Gorman at Black Rose Design; notes that they have already raised over £5,000 to support this; believes the work that they are doing is very valuable, and wishes them continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament notes the efforts of Re-Employ and Black Rose Designs to produce and supply visors and masks for those who need them; further notes that, to date, over 1,000 masks and visors have been produced and distributed to Fife Council employees, the fire service, CarePlus, Kingdom Support Services and a children's residential care facility; applauds the work of Margaret Wilson, Gordon Reid and their team at Re-Employ, as well as Laura Reece and Keith Gorman at Black Rose Design; notes that they have already raised over £5,000 to support this; believes the work that they are doing is very valuable, and wishes them continued success in the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament notes the success of the Cowdenbeath Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSP), Bailey-Lee Robb, in being named MSYP of the Year; congratulates Bailey-Lee on his hard work, which has led to this accolade; understands that he has been a tireless advocate for his fellow pupils and young people, and that his work toward building a rights-based approach to tackling adverse childhood experiences has been invaluable; believes that Bailey-Lee will continue to work hard for the people that he represents, and wishes him every success in the future.
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That the Parliament notes the success of the Cowdenbeath Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MYSP), Bailey-Lee Robb, in being named MSYP of the Year; congratulates Bailey-Lee on his hard work, which has led to this accolade; understands that he has been a tireless advocate for his fellow pupils and young people, and that his work toward building a rights-based approach to tackling adverse childhood experiences has been invaluable; believes that Bailey-Lee will continue to work hard for the people that he represents, and wishes him every success in the future.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Murdo Fraser, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Rona Mackay, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the success of Kelty Hearts FC on being crowned champions of the Scottish Lowland Football League; notes that this followed a decision of the League’s board to end the 2019-20 league competition with immediate effect due to the coronavirus outbreak; believes that the club's performances this season have been a credit to the players, club and management and that this victory is well deserved, and wishes Kelty Hearts every success in the upcoming season.
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That the Parliament notes the success of Kelty Hearts FC on being crowned champions of the Scottish Lowland Football League; notes that this followed a decision of the League’s board to end the 2019-20 league competition with immediate effect due to the coronavirus outbreak; believes that the club's performances this season have been a credit to the players, club and management and that this victory is well deserved, and wishes Kelty Hearts every success in the upcoming season.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament applauds the fundraising efforts of Sarah Johnston from Rosyth who has been walking her dog, Lula, every lunchtime and doing tricks with her to brighten the day for children that they meet along the way; notes that Sarah is raising money for CHAS, setting a £300 target for this worthy cause, and acknowledges the positive impact that she, and Lula, are having on the community.
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That the Parliament applauds the fundraising efforts of Sarah Johnston from Rosyth who has been walking her dog, Lula, every lunchtime and doing tricks with her to brighten the day for children that they meet along the way; notes that Sarah is raising money for CHAS, setting a £300 target for this worthy cause, and acknowledges the positive impact that she, and Lula, are having on the community.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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