That the Parliament welcomes the significant contribution made by African Challenge Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the organisation is providing ethnic food and toiletries deliveries to those in need in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, including many families, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who would not be able to secure such foods from other service providers; notes that the deliveries have been in areas across Glasgow, including in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency; thanks the many volunteers and youth ambassadors, including Gervais Hameni, Olivia De-williams, Sally Diara, Yvan Mbadjou, Justin Kelassa, Adelaide Williams, Madelle Mbata, Yves Sobze, Paul Toukam, Ernest Yeyap, Stephen Ugwuanyi, Annie Keptche, Ignace Pelamie and Michelle Fantin, who have all shown great commitment and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis; recognises that the funds provided to African Challenge Scotland by the National Emergencies Trust through Foundation Scotland, National Lottery Community Fund, Refugee Survival Trust and the Scottish Government; notes the partnership work between African Challenge Scotland and ng homes; acknowledges the leadership, drive and enthusiasm of its founder, Ronier Deumeni; appreciates the valuable contribution that African Challenge Scotland has made over a number of years supporting BAME communities in building more successful and integrated communities by relieving poverty, advancing education and promoting cultural and sporting links between Africans and the wider Scottish population, and wishes everyone involved success in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the significant contribution made by African Challenge Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the organisation is providing ethnic food and toiletries deliveries to those in need in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, including many families, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who would not be able to secure such foods from other service providers; notes that the deliveries have been in areas across Glasgow, including in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency; thanks the many volunteers and youth ambassadors, including Gervais Hameni, Olivia De-williams, Sally Diara, Yvan Mbadjou, Justin Kelassa, Adelaide Williams, Madelle Mbata, Yves Sobze, Paul Toukam, Ernest Yeyap, Stephen Ugwuanyi, Annie Keptche, Ignace Pelamie and Michelle Fantin, who have all shown great commitment and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis; recognises that the funds provided to African Challenge Scotland by the National Emergencies Trust through Foundation Scotland, National Lottery Community Fund, Refugee Survival Trust and the Scottish Government; notes the partnership work between African Challenge Scotland and ng homes; acknowledges the leadership, drive and enthusiasm of its founder, Ronier Deumeni; appreciates the valuable contribution that African Challenge Scotland has made over a number of years supporting BAME communities in building more successful and integrated communities by relieving poverty, advancing education and promoting cultural and sporting links between Africans and the wider Scottish population, and wishes everyone involved success in the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alex Neil, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament marks Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Action Week, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2020; congratulates MND Scotland on continuing to provide vital care and support to people affected by MND, including online support groups, benefits advice and advocacy for those living with the condition and their families; notes that MND Scotland has launched a national virtual relay race on 21 June to mark Global MND Awareness Day; encourages everyone to support the work of MND Scotland and recognises the importance of donations and volunteering to the organisation, and believes that such assistance can help maintain essential services to support people living with the disease and fund vital research to find a cure for MND.
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That the Parliament marks Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Action Week, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2020; congratulates MND Scotland on continuing to provide vital care and support to people affected by MND, including online support groups, benefits advice and advocacy for those living with the condition and their families; notes that MND Scotland has launched a national virtual relay race on 21 June to mark Global MND Awareness Day; encourages everyone to support the work of MND Scotland and recognises the importance of donations and volunteering to the organisation, and believes that such assistance can help maintain essential services to support people living with the disease and fund vital research to find a cure for MND.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, James Dornan, Monica Lennon, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Alex Neil, John Mason, Pauline McNeill, Bill Kidd, Andy Wightman, John Finnie, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Angela Constance, Beatrice Wishart, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament recognises that the "no recourse to public funds" restrictions placed on many forms of leave to remain in Scotland and across the UK are a source of significant financial hardship; appreciates that a great many people have been living, working and contributing economically, socially and culturally to life in Scotland and the UK while being excluded from accessing any public funds; is concerned that these restrictions, which can be a cause of hardship at the best of times, are pushing people and families into destitution during the COVID-19 crisis; acknowledges that people from all backgrounds have found their livelihoods and incomes under threat due to COVID-19 and not all of those affected have been able to access financial assistance through government support schemes; understands that this situation is particularly desperate for those subject to "no recourse to public funds" restrictions, who are also excluded from the social safety net, which would be able to provide support such as housing benefit or universal credit; recognises the work of the Kurdish Development Association and, in particular, Shakha Sattar for their work in highlighting these issues and campaigning for change; believes that it is essential that everyone should have access to a social safety net as a basic human right, and calls on the UK Government to immediately lift the "no recourse to public funds" restrictions and ensure that everyone who needs it can access support during this crisis and the recovery that follows.
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That the Parliament recognises that the "no recourse to public funds" restrictions placed on many forms of leave to remain in Scotland and across the UK are a source of significant financial hardship; appreciates that a great many people have been living, working and contributing economically, socially and culturally to life in Scotland and the UK while being excluded from accessing any public funds; is concerned that these restrictions, which can be a cause of hardship at the best of times, are pushing people and families into destitution during the COVID-19 crisis; acknowledges that people from all backgrounds have found their livelihoods and incomes under threat due to COVID-19 and not all of those affected have been able to access financial assistance through government support schemes; understands that this situation is particularly desperate for those subject to "no recourse to public funds" restrictions, who are also excluded from the social safety net, which would be able to provide support such as housing benefit or universal credit; recognises the work of the Kurdish Development Association and, in particular, Shakha Sattar for their work in highlighting these issues and campaigning for change; believes that it is essential that everyone should have access to a social safety net as a basic human right, and calls on the UK Government to immediately lift the "no recourse to public funds" restrictions and ensure that everyone who needs it can access support during this crisis and the recovery that follows.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Emma Harper, Alex Neil, John Mason, David Torrance, James Dornan, Neil Findlay, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament welcomes the North Glasgow Afternoon Tea initiative, funded by both the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund, which commences on 3 June 2020; notes that this will initially see older residents in over 100 households receive a traditional afternoon tea, with bread provided by McGhee's bakers, cakes, scone with clotted cream and jam; acknowledges the partnership working between ng homes, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as the crucial role played by the Possilpark-based, Possobilities; welcomes that afternoon teas will be delivered to three retirement complexes, as well as individuals in the wider community, in a bid to tackle social isolation and support emotional wellbeing of many who will have been shielding for several weeks; looks forward the roll-out of these "stay safe" teas to around 600 people over the next few weeks, with additional support from Partick Thistle Charitable Trust and Progrez, and offers its thanks to all those involved, and most importantly the residents of north Glasgow who are staying at home during such challenging times.
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That the Parliament welcomes the North Glasgow Afternoon Tea initiative, funded by both the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund, which commences on 3 June 2020; notes that this will initially see older residents in over 100 households receive a traditional afternoon tea, with bread provided by McGhee's bakers, cakes, scone with clotted cream and jam; acknowledges the partnership working between ng homes, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as the crucial role played by the Possilpark-based, Possobilities; welcomes that afternoon teas will be delivered to three retirement complexes, as well as individuals in the wider community, in a bid to tackle social isolation and support emotional wellbeing of many who will have been shielding for several weeks; looks forward the roll-out of these "stay safe" teas to around 600 people over the next few weeks, with additional support from Partick Thistle Charitable Trust and Progrez, and offers its thanks to all those involved, and most importantly the residents of north Glasgow who are staying at home during such challenging times.
Supported by: Emma Harper, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament notes that many students in further and higher education experience financial hardship during the course of their studies, and that these difficulties are being exacerbated by the wider economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that financial support provided by awards agencies and student loan companies across different parts of the UK is usually provided on a term-time basis only, and that many students would seek to supplement their income with paid employment, especially during summer months; believes that many traditional summer job opportunities for students are unlikely to exist as a result of social distancing and economic restrictions, and urges all governments across the UK to work in partnership with each other, student representative bodies and relevant awards agencies and loans companies to ensure adequate financial support is available to further and higher education students throughout the calendar year, including access to universal credit or other appropriate benefits, the provision of increased finance to further and higher education institutions to disburse through hardship funds, and access to other appropriate support during these unprecedented times.
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That the Parliament notes that many students in further and higher education experience financial hardship during the course of their studies, and that these difficulties are being exacerbated by the wider economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that financial support provided by awards agencies and student loan companies across different parts of the UK is usually provided on a term-time basis only, and that many students would seek to supplement their income with paid employment, especially during summer months; believes that many traditional summer job opportunities for students are unlikely to exist as a result of social distancing and economic restrictions, and urges all governments across the UK to work in partnership with each other, student representative bodies and relevant awards agencies and loans companies to ensure adequate financial support is available to further and higher education students throughout the calendar year, including access to universal credit or other appropriate benefits, the provision of increased finance to further and higher education institutions to disburse through hardship funds, and access to other appropriate support during these unprecedented times.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Alex Neil, Willie Coffey, Stuart McMillan, Andy Wightman, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Christine Grahame, Angus MacDonald, Sandra White, Bruce Crawford, Keith Brown, Pauline McNeill, Claire Baker, Gillian Martin, Gordon MacDonald, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government that the temporary NHS Scotland medical facility being established at the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow in response to the COVID-19 outbreak is to be named NHS Louisa Jordan; notes that Sister Louisa was born in Gairbraid Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1878, and that, having worked in Shotts Fever Hospital and as a Queen’s nurse in Buckhaven, Fife, she joined the war effort in December 1914; acknowledges that she travelled to Serbia and served troops affected by typhus; notes that she was killed by the disease on 6 March 1915, age 36, and is buried in Chela Kula Military Cemetery; recognises that the courage and sacrifice of Louisa and her colleagues are commemorated in an annual service at Kraguievac in Serbia; believes the decision to name the new hospital after her is a fitting tribute, which will serve as an inspiration to many and embodies the level of care and dedication that Scotland's NHS staff are demonstrating today in dealing with the pandemic; believes that it will remind people of why everyone should be indebted to the country's wonderful NHS staff, and thanks all involved in the construction and operation of the facility, as well as everyone caring for people affected by COVID-19.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government that the temporary NHS Scotland medical facility being established at the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow in response to the COVID-19 outbreak is to be named NHS Louisa Jordan; notes that Sister Louisa was born in Gairbraid Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, in 1878, and that, having worked in Shotts Fever Hospital and as a Queen’s nurse in Buckhaven, Fife, she joined the war effort in December 1914; acknowledges that she travelled to Serbia and served troops affected by typhus; notes that she was killed by the disease on 6 March 1915, age 36, and is buried in Chela Kula Military Cemetery; recognises that the courage and sacrifice of Louisa and her colleagues are commemorated in an annual service at Kraguievac in Serbia; believes the decision to name the new hospital after her is a fitting tribute, which will serve as an inspiration to many and embodies the level of care and dedication that Scotland's NHS staff are demonstrating today in dealing with the pandemic; believes that it will remind people of why everyone should be indebted to the country's wonderful NHS staff, and thanks all involved in the construction and operation of the facility, as well as everyone caring for people affected by COVID-19.
Supported by: Rachael Hamilton, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the award of £800,000 from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to assist with the creation of a new Milton Family and Community Centre, which will kick-start the development of a gap site in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency; understands that this site will also give a new home to the Scaraway Nursery; further understands that, as development continues, the site will be a future home for a Common Good Lab delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University, and will also house the Glasgow Housing Association, all within the heart of the community; welcomes further plans to get each nursery and school pupil to plant a tree and create a Family Community Forest, which will help deliver outdoor education from the site and assist with localised flooding issues; welcomes this development in an area of higher than average deprivation as a positive change for the community; congratulates all the partners, including North United Communities, Glasgow City Council’s Early Years Education, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Housing Association and Councillor Jacqueline McLaren on their hard work in securing the funding, and wishes the project every success.
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That the Parliament commends the award of £800,000 from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to assist with the creation of a new Milton Family and Community Centre, which will kick-start the development of a gap site in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency; understands that this site will also give a new home to the Scaraway Nursery; further understands that, as development continues, the site will be a future home for a Common Good Lab delivered by Glasgow Caledonian University, and will also house the Glasgow Housing Association, all within the heart of the community; welcomes further plans to get each nursery and school pupil to plant a tree and create a Family Community Forest, which will help deliver outdoor education from the site and assist with localised flooding issues; welcomes this development in an area of higher than average deprivation as a positive change for the community; congratulates all the partners, including North United Communities, Glasgow City Council’s Early Years Education, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Housing Association and Councillor Jacqueline McLaren on their hard work in securing the funding, and wishes the project every success.
Supported by: Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United (GAU) on the success of its recent multicultural Burns supper, which was held in Glasgow City Chambers and also paid tribute to the renowned Afghan poet, Rumi; recognises that it brought together members of the Afghan community with many of the other diverse communities that make up Glasgow, including 250 guests from 20 different nationalities; notes that this important annual event embraces both Scottish and Afghan cultural traditions; commends GAU on its wider community work, including its women’s empowerment programme, educational classes for families and annual refugee football tournament, and believes that its worth has been rightly acknowledged by it winning the Building Inclusive Communities category at the recent Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and its President, Abdul Bostani, being nominated at the Glasgow Times Sports Person and Volunteer of the Year awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Afghan United (GAU) on the success of its recent multicultural Burns supper, which was held in Glasgow City Chambers and also paid tribute to the renowned Afghan poet, Rumi; recognises that it brought together members of the Afghan community with many of the other diverse communities that make up Glasgow, including 250 guests from 20 different nationalities; notes that this important annual event embraces both Scottish and Afghan cultural traditions; commends GAU on its wider community work, including its women’s empowerment programme, educational classes for families and annual refugee football tournament, and believes that its worth has been rightly acknowledged by it winning the Building Inclusive Communities category at the recent Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and its President, Abdul Bostani, being nominated at the Glasgow Times Sports Person and Volunteer of the Year awards.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates recipients of money from the CashBack for Communities Fund, which has allocated £19 million from criminal assets into funds for youth opportunities and programmes across Scotland; welcomes the success of the CashBack recipient, Achieve More Scotland (AMS), which has been given £500,000 over three years; notes that AMS runs free diversionary sports and physical activities at 40 community sites across Glasgow and engages with up to 2,500 young adults each week; acknowledges the success of its volunteer programme, which has assisted over 300 young people in achieving over 1,000 qualifications, which have included safeguarding, first aid, mental health first aid and various sports-based activities; highlights the achievements of several ex-participants, including five from the Maryhill and Springburn constituency who have secured employment; appreciates the benefit of its school programme, which delivers services to over 1,000 pupils each week; considers that AMS will use its funding to continue to achieve success in increasing youth involvement and significantly reducing crime in the Glasgow area, and wishes it continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates recipients of money from the CashBack for Communities Fund, which has allocated £19 million from criminal assets into funds for youth opportunities and programmes across Scotland; welcomes the success of the CashBack recipient, Achieve More Scotland (AMS), which has been given £500,000 over three years; notes that AMS runs free diversionary sports and physical activities at 40 community sites across Glasgow and engages with up to 2,500 young adults each week; acknowledges the success of its volunteer programme, which has assisted over 300 young people in achieving over 1,000 qualifications, which have included safeguarding, first aid, mental health first aid and various sports-based activities; highlights the achievements of several ex-participants, including five from the Maryhill and Springburn constituency who have secured employment; appreciates the benefit of its school programme, which delivers services to over 1,000 pupils each week; considers that AMS will use its funding to continue to achieve success in increasing youth involvement and significantly reducing crime in the Glasgow area, and wishes it continued success in the future.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with MND will be led by researchers from the Euan Macdonald centre for MND Research at the University of Edinburgh; acknowledges that the MND-SMART trial has been made possible with £4 million of funding from MND Scotland, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, the Euan MacDonald Centre and others; understands that it aims to find a treatment that can slow, stop or reverse the progression of MND by using drugs that are already licensed for other conditions; acknowledges that it will be open to almost every person in Scotland with the illness; understands that, as more than one drug at a time will be tested, the people taking part will have a higher chance of receiving an active treatment than a placebo, and hopes that this work can bring a cure to MND closer.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement that a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with MND will be led by researchers from the Euan Macdonald centre for MND Research at the University of Edinburgh; acknowledges that the MND-SMART trial has been made possible with £4 million of funding from MND Scotland, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, the Euan MacDonald Centre and others; understands that it aims to find a treatment that can slow, stop or reverse the progression of MND by using drugs that are already licensed for other conditions; acknowledges that it will be open to almost every person in Scotland with the illness; understands that, as more than one drug at a time will be tested, the people taking part will have a higher chance of receiving an active treatment than a placebo, and hopes that this work can bring a cure to MND closer.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Annabelle Ewing, Miles Briggs, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Alex Neil, Gil Paterson, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Bruce Crawford, Jamie Halcro Johnston, John Mason, Maureen Watt, Willie Coffey, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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