That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of life care; and reaffirms the commitment of the House to supporting the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal from 23 to 26 March 2017.

That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of...

That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular, Isabelle's many years of faithful service in support of survivors of rape and sexual violence; and wishes Isabelle every success for the future as she continues to be an outstanding woman of inspiration.

That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular,...

That this House supports the work of Teddington Trust; commends it for raising awareness of Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP); acknowledges that XP is a very rare genetic condition characterised by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which affects fewer than 100 patients in the UK and equally low numbers around the world; notes the charity’s hard work in providing UV blocking face protecting visors or hats, guidance on UV protective clothing standards and suppliers, and the safe spaces that have been designed specifically for families affected by not only XP but other UV sensitive disorders; and highlights that UV radiation is present during all daylight hours, and unless patients with XP are protected from UV radiation, their skin and eyes will be severely damaged and this can lead to skin cancer; recognises that there is currently no cure for XP, but much can be done to prevent and treat some of the problems it causes; and wishes the charity success in continuing to raise awareness.

That this House supports the work of Teddington Trust; commends it for raising awareness of Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP); acknowledges that XP is a very rare genetic condition characterised by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which affects fewer than 100 patients in the UK and equally low numbers around...

That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing out, often those over the age of 85 or with conditions other than cancer; and supports the work of Marie Curie services across the UK to help meet this demand in their Great Daffodil Appeal launch and throughout 2017.

That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing...

That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis saves lives and that awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer is key if more women are to be diagnosed sooner; further recognises that the four key symptoms of ovarian cancer are persistent bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full and a loss of appetite and increased urinary urgency or frequency; further supports the work of charities Target Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Action, Ovacome, The Eve Appeal and others to raise awareness of the symptoms of this deadly disease; welcomes the Be Clear on Cancer pilot currently running in the East and West Midlands which aims to raise awareness of all abdominal symptoms that could be cancer; and calls on the Government and devolved administrations to act to ensure that all women know the symptoms of ovarian cancer and that more women are diagnosed early.

That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis...

That this House congratulates Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary's Meals, on receiving the 2017 Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity; recognises his and his team's outstanding contribution to alleviating child hunger and improving the life chances for children in 12 of the poorest countries across South and Central America, Africa, India and Asia, by providing more than one million children with a meal every day at school; commends the remarkable effect that Mary's Meals has had on the lives of tens of millions of children living in the world's poorest communities since the charity was set up from the family home in Dalmally, Argyll by Mr MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother Fergus; and acknowledges their achievement and wishes Mr MacFarlane-Barrow and Mary's Meal's future success.

That this House congratulates Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary's Meals, on receiving the 2017 Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity; recognises his and his team's outstanding contribution to alleviating child hunger and improving the life chances for children in 12 of the poorest countries across...

That this House is gravely concerned by the continued assaults on political and human rights by President Erdogan's government in Turkey and the closure of so many non-governmental organisations, including organisations which assist women and refugees, the Rojava Association a charitable organisation which was raising money to support refugees from Kobane and had helped the victims of flooding in Turkey, the Free Women's Congress (KJA) an organisation that played a major role in Kurdish and Turkish Society for over 40 years, supported women's groups that tackled domestic violence, provided education, fought for women's liberation, democracy and helped them establish businesses as well as providing a strong voice for women across the region; notes the case off the KJA whose building in Diyarbakir was raided and shut down by Turkish security forces on 12 November 2016; argues that the closure of 370 organisations and imprisoning democratically elected MPs is a breach of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; calls on the Government and the Council of Europe to intervene and use its influence over the Turkish government to end its persecution and prosecution of legitimate critics and opposition; and to make statement as a matter of urgency to outline such representations.

That this House is gravely concerned by the continued assaults on political and human rights by President Erdogan's government in Turkey and the closure of so many non-governmental organisations, including organisations which assist women and refugees, the Rojava Association a charitable organisation which was raising money to support refugees from...

That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that 2016's campaign focuses on people being put at risk of potentially fatal electrocution or house fires caused by the sale of large numbers of dangerous counterfeit products; highlights that more than 60 per cent of illegal fake goods are now sold online; notes that 25 November 2016 is Black Friday when many online sales of counterfeit electrical goods take place; notes that counterfeit electrical products often contain faulty parts, causing electric shocks, overheating and the ability to catch fire, thus contributing to the number of domestic house fires caused by electricity; and calls on the Government to assess and tackle the number of dangerous counterfeit electrical goods being sold online by traders in the UK.

That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that...

That this House commends the work done by organisations and charities, such as the Royal British Legion, the Great War Society, the War Memorials Trust and the Ancre Somme Association, in commemorating the sacrifice made by the armed forces in the First World War and subsequent wars; notes that there are a great many organisations carrying out a breadth of important activities, from historical research and education about the UK's military heritage to the protection and conservation of war memorials; further notes that much of this work would not be possible without voluntary contributions and donations; and calls on the Government to provide financial assistance to support the work of these charities and organisations.

That this House commends the work done by organisations and charities, such as the Royal British Legion, the Great War Society, the War Memorials Trust and the Ancre Somme Association, in commemorating the sacrifice made by the armed forces in the First World War and subsequent wars; notes that there...

That this House welcomes the announcement at the 2016 Armed Forces and Veterans Champions Annual Gathering, held in Glasgow on 10 October 2016, that veterans and ex-service charities in Scotland are to be supported by £600,000 over the next three years from the Scottish Veterans Fund to address a wide range of issues, including employability, housing, befriending and wellbeing; is pleased to note that this funding includes a £240,000 contribution from Standard Life for projects to assist veterans' employment; and records its appreciation that the Scottish Veterans Fund, established by the Scottish Government in 2008, has already invested more than £830,000, and supported 125 projects, providing advice, help and support to the thousands of veterans who leave the armed forces and settle in Scotland each year.

That this House welcomes the announcement at the 2016 Armed Forces and Veterans Champions Annual Gathering, held in Glasgow on 10 October 2016, that veterans and ex-service charities in Scotland are to be supported by £600,000 over the next three years from the Scottish Veterans Fund to address a wide...

That this House notes that Huntington's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric illness that is hereditary, with the child of an affected parent having a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutant gene; further notes that Huntington's disease affects 12 people out of every 100,000 in the UK, which equates to over 7,600 people across the country; also notes that while some symptoms such as involuntary movement can be responded to with medication such as anti-depressants, there is no effective treatment or any cure for the disease; praises the work of the Huntington's Disease Association in supporting families across the country, including through providing Specialist Huntington's Disease Advisers in every county; notes that the Huntington's Disease Association also provides training and education to health and social care professionals due to the rarity and complexity of the condition; welcomes the work being undertaken through the UK Strategy for Rare Diseases to improve the lives of all those with rare diseases and their families; also welcomes the establishment of the Rare Diseases Translational Research Collaboration to support discoveries and research on rare diseases such as Huntington's disease; notes that the Huntington's Disease Association has called on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to develop guidelines for treating the disease; calls on NICE therefore to look at developing such guidelines so that the care of patients with the disease can be further improved; and further calls on the Government to do what it can to encourage the development of such guidelines.

That this House notes that Huntington's disease is a rare neuropsychiatric illness that is hereditary, with the child of an affected parent having a 50 per cent chance of inheriting the mutant gene; further notes that Huntington's disease affects 12 people out of every 100,000 in the UK, which equates...

That this House congratulates Glasgow's Rape Crisis Centre on its 40th anniversary; considers that the service has provided free, sensitive and confidential support to vulnerable women across Glasgow and the West of Scotland for four decades and is a lifeline service for local women who have suffered rape, sexual abuse or assault; longs for the day when there is no requirement for such a service; commends the charity for its inspirational work in recent years which includes over 11,000 calls to its advice and support telephone line in 2015-16 from 1,000 vulnerable individuals; and wishes the staff and volunteers in Glasgow's Rape Crisis Centre the very best for the future.

That this House congratulates Glasgow's Rape Crisis Centre on its 40th anniversary; considers that the service has provided free, sensitive and confidential support to vulnerable women across Glasgow and the West of Scotland for four decades and is a lifeline service for local women who have suffered rape, sexual abuse...

That this House recognises the excellent work of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in raising the awareness and importance of cervical screening in the UK; understands that Jo's Trust once again very successfully championed Cervical Screening Awareness Week from 13 to 19 June, to ensure that as many women as possible attend cervical screening sessions; is aware that cervical screening prevents 75 per cent of cervical cancers from developing in the UK, yet one in four women do not attend screening when invited, and that this is one of the biggest risk factors for developing cervical cancer; is concerned that incidences of cervical cancer in the UK have risen from eight diagnoses per day, to nine each day, meaning that over 3,000 women a year now face a diagnosis; congratulates local community activist and charity campaigner, Suzanne Fernando, on recently organising a 5K Charity Walk in Eglinton Park, Kilwinning, which was a huge success and, together with other campaigns, helped to raise over £20,000 for the charity; and wishes Jo's Trust every success going forward, in its efforts to eradicate this tragic and preventable condition.

That this House recognises the excellent work of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust in raising the awareness and importance of cervical screening in the UK; understands that Jo's Trust once again very successfully championed Cervical Screening Awareness Week from 13 to 19 June, to ensure that as many women as possible...

That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through wear or disease and cease to work properly; notes that the disease affects more than one million people over the age of 65 across the UK and if left untreated is irreversible and can progress to heart failure and ultimately death; further notes that the condition is treatable if identified early enough and can be diagnosed by simply listening to the heart with a stethoscope and followed up with an echocardiogram; expresses concern at the significant under-diagnosis of the condition in the UK and the local variation which exists in access to early diagnosis and effective treatments, including innovative surgical and transcatheter interventions to replace the damaged valve; and further expresses concern at the deficit in the number of heart valve replacements performed in the UK in comparison to European counterparts, such as Austria, Denmark and France.

That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through...

That this House congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its recent grant of £495,367 from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities funding; recognises that Support in Mind Scotland is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life of individuals who have been affected by mental health illness, including family members and friends who have provided support and care to loved ones; notes that the grant will be used to fund a project to develop a self-management support service for people with severe mental illness across the Highlands and Argyll and Bute regions; further notes that the project will build on the experience and learning acquired through the management and development of its pilot self-management project; and commends all the fantastic staff and volunteers at Support in Mind Scotland who work tirelessly to support many families throughout Scotland.

That this House congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its recent grant of £495,367 from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities funding; recognises that Support in Mind Scotland is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life of individuals who have been affected by mental health illness,...

That this House is aware that June 2016 is SANDS Awareness Month; appreciates that during this month the charity will work hard to increase awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death; understands that the impact of losing a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards is devastating for all those affected; applauds SANDS for the excellent work it does to promote awareness of this issue and breaking the silence around what is often a taboo subject; is deeply concerned that over 100 babies in the UK will die each week during the month of June 2016; wishes the charity well in the inaugural year of its Walk a Mile in My Shoes event as well as continuing with its orange-themed events including Orange Fridays and Orange Challenge Events; supports the launch of SANDS' Research Fund to spearhead vital projects as well as other new initiatives that will help the charity speak out and call for improvements that will save more babies' lives in the future .

That this House is aware that June 2016 is SANDS Awareness Month; appreciates that during this month the charity will work hard to increase awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death; understands that the impact of losing a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards is devastating for all those...

That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often leaves vulnerable users left feeling stranded and alone; pays tribute to the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind who are campaigning to increase maximum fine levels for drivers who refuse and to make disability awareness training a pre-requisite condition upon any driver operating under such a licence; and calls upon the Government to introduce appropriate legislation at the earliest opportunity to legalise this demand.

That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often...

That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause mobility problems, sensory loss, epilepsy, speech and language problems, issues with thinking skills such as memory and concentration and changes in emotions and behaviour; also recognises that many people who have suffered from a brain injury, and their families, may lack awareness of how a brain injury may change them; welcomes the work of Headway, a charity dedicated to helping those with brain injuries in promoting understanding of brain injury and its effects; also welcomes the work of local Headway branches in providing tailored support for those who have experienced a brain injury, their families and their carers; and commends the hard work of the local Headway Ceredigion branch who provide such an essential service.

That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause...

That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like Somaliland, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Haiti, as well as other developing countries, such as the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua; believes that supporting people to acquire the voice, influence and skills which they need to take control of their lives requires long-term funding from both government and public alike; and calls on the Government and the public to continue supporting the invaluable work of organisations like Progressio.

That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like...

That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.

That this House supports the Children Heartbeat Trust; commends it for the 127 families it has helped to travel to England for lifesaving surgery and for the assistance it also gives to the wider family circle; and wishes it every success in helping more children in the future.