Motion · S6M-08937 · 12 May 2023
Helen’s Hearts Memorial Initiative at NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the initiative, Helen’s Hearts, which has been implemented at Forth Valley Royal Hospital; understands that the initiative was funded through a donation from the family of the late Helen Burness, from Stenhousemuir, who sadly passed away recently; notes that, following Helen’s passing, the family received knitted hearts as a comfort keepsake; understands that, in recognition of the vital support that the family received from the palliative care team, they utilised the funds raised from the funeral collection to support the palliative care team and those requiring its care; notes that these funds have been used to resupply more knitted and crochet hearts, in addition to other items, to provide comfort to patients and families in difficult times; recognises what it sees as the generosity of Helen’s family; extends its sympathies for their loss, and thanks them for the support that they have shown to what it sees as this invaluable team within NHS Forth Valley.
Supporters (19)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Haughey Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.