House of Commons Hansard Written Ministerial Statements for 6 Jun 2005 (pt 1)

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Written Ministerial Statements

Monday 6 June 2005

HEALTH

Research Ethics Committees

The Minister of State, Department of Health (Jane Kennedy): On 16 November 2004, Official Report, House of Lords, column WS60, my noble Friend the then Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Lord Warner, announced that he had asked Michael O'Higgins, a managing partner of PA Consulting Group Ltd., to chair a small ad-hoc group of scientists and lay members examining the operation of the research ethics committee system, including the Central Office for National Health Service Research Ethics Committees. The report is published today and its findings and recommendations will now be subject to consultation through the National Patient Safety Agency.

Copies of the report have been placed in the Library.

Rotherham General Hospital NHS Trust

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Mr. Liam Byrne): My noble Friend the Minister of State, Lord Warner, has made the following written ministerial statement today.

"The chairman of Monitor (the statutory name of which is the Independent Regulator of NHS Foundation Trusts) announced on 31 May 2005 that, in accordance with section six of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003, Monitor authorised Rotherham General Hospital NHS Trust as an NHS Foundation Trust from 1 June 2005.

A copy of Monitor's press notice has been placed in the Library.

Monitor's announcement brings the total number of NHS Foundation Trusts to 32".

HOME DEPARTMENT

Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2005

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Paul Goggins): I am pleased to report that this year's recipients of the Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service were announced on Thursday 2 June.

This prestigious annual award for groups of volunteers has been given this year to 92 groups whose outstanding voluntary activity has enhanced and improved the quality of life and opportunity for others in the community. The Government actively support the work of the voluntary and community sector and are encouraging more people to participate in community

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activity. This award will give some of those people the recognition they richly deserve. The details of the successful groups are as follows.

Activity Description

East Midlands

1 Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors provision of counselling and support for adults in Nottinghamshire abused as children

2 Talking with Hands enabling children and adults with hearing difficulties to visit the cinema to watch signed and subtitled films

3 Grantham and District Talking Newspaper for the Blind providing weekly news items for the visually impaired in Grantham

4 Readycall helping the elderly in South Derbyshire to maintain independence in their own homes

5 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Alliance promoting the needs and rights of vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire to enhance their quality of life

East of England

6 SOS Home Safe and Sound Project providing a weekend community bus in Norwich city centre to reduce crime and the fear of crime

7 Luton United Football Club providing recreational opportunities for young people in Luton with access to football coaching qualifications

8 Yarls Wood Befrienders providing friendship and support to refugees and asylum seekers detained in Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre

9 North Lynn Community Centre providing a community resource to benefit people living in North Lynn

10 Magpas operating an emergency rapid response medical charity in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire

11 St Clare Hospice caring for people and their families who are affected by life-threatening illnesses

12 FIND providing friendship and basic essentials to families in Ipswich and surrounding areas to alleviate their serious social problems

13 Basildon Pathfinders Blind and Partially Sighted Group supporting visually impaired people in Basildon through social interaction, holidays and information

14 Dacorum Talking Newspaper providing visually impaired people in Hertfordshire with access to community information

15 Furniture Link (Bedford) recycling furniture and household goods to those in need in Bedfordshire

Guernsey

16 Channel Islands Air Search providing a rapid response airborne search facility in the waters surrounding the Channel Islands

17 The Guernsey Women's Refuge offering accommodation to women and children in Guernsey seeking respite from physical or domestic abuse

Jersey

18 Community Bereavement Service providing a free and confidential bereavement counselling service to people in Jersey

Isle of Man

19 Riding for the Disabled Association, Isle of Man providing riding and carriage driving opportunities for people in the Isle of Man who have physical learning difficulties

London

20 Muslim Welfare House providing ethnically diverse communities in Islington with educational, social and recreational support

21 Islington Chinese Association providing a multi-cultural resource centre for Chinese people as well as serving the wider local and national community

22 Waltham Forest Asian Seniors' Club providing a centre to support the welfare of older Asian people in the community

23 Sai School of Harrow nurturing children from multi-faith communities in north London through education, social projects and citizenship

24 Ebony Steel Band Trust encouraging young people to appreciate their cultural history through arts and music

25 Youth Retreat Project empowering and training disadvantaged young people in north London through workshops and presentations

26 The Holly Lodge Centre Volunteers providing opportunities for people of all abilities and ages to enjoy and learn about the natural environment and history of Richmond Park

27 Eritrean Muslim Community Association advising on education and welfare together with the provision of recreational and social activities for diverse communities in London

North East

28 Escape Family Support Ltd providing drug and alcohol misusers and their families with support in Northumberland

29 Waterhouses Community Association improving community needs and the environment in Waterhouses through social, educational and recreational activities

30 Ferguson Lane Community Association providing companionship and support for vulnerable residents in disadvantaged areas in Newcastle

31 St Benedict's Hospice Volunteers in Sunderland providing practical support to patients, families and carers to complement palliative care in St Benedict's Hospice

North West

32 Barnabus supporting the needs of homeless people and street sex workers in Manchester with food, education and medical facilities

33 SAMM (Merseyside) providing emotional support to families and friends in Merseyside bereaved by murder or manslaughter

34 Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team operating a mountain search and rescue service in the rural areas of Lancashire

35 Brunshaw Action Group addressing the needs of communities in Burnley to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through community cohesion

36 Talbot House Support Centre giving practical advice, guidance and support to parents of children with special needs in Manchester

37 West View Community Association enhancing the quality of life for the community in West View through provision of social and educational facilities

38 Pakistani Community Centre (Longsight) providing multi-functional social, domestic and leisure services to diverse communities in Longsight.

39 Carlisle and District Remap design of one-off equipment for disabled people for whom there is no commercially available alternative

40 The Aintree Volunteer Scheme assisting with patient experience of hospital attendance in Aintree NHS hospitals

Northern Ireland

41 BCM Volunteers helping those most in need in the local community through practical and emotional support

42 Aghalee Village Hall Management Committee management of a resource centre for residents from all areas of the community in Aghalee

Scotland

43 Skye Old People's Welfare Committee providing transport for elderly people in Skye attending appointments and recreational activities

44 Islay and Jura Advice Centre providing a free and confidential independent advice service to residents and groups in Islay and Jura

45 Ullapool and District Junior Pipe Band and Highland Dancers developing skills, talent and self-esteem of young people in Ullapool and district and the provision of a community activity

46 Ragamuffin's Children's Theatre bringing children and adults together in Torry and Aberdeen through community theatre events and activities

47 Caldercruix Youth and Community Development Project providing a programme of activities and opportunities for children and young people in Airdrie to increase educational and employment potential

48 Beith Playpark Action Group providing a recreational facility for children and young people in Beith and raising funds for further development

49 BCD Credit-Union providing a range of financial and insurance services to residents in Bridgeton, Calton and Dalmarnock

50 The Muirfeld Group of Riding for the Disabled offering riding therapy to disabled people in and around East Lothian

51 Dedridge Good Neighbour Network providing Livingston New Town with a sense of common identity and support through advice and social activities

52 Killin Mountain Rescue Team locating climbers and walkers in difficulties in the Killin mountainous area

53 The Gladiator Programme delivering physical activities through play and sports programmes in schools and communities in Greater Easterhouse and across Glasgow

54 The Esk Valley Trust encouraging public awareness of the Esk Valley through the creation of community paths

South East

55 Volunteer Centre—West Berkshire providing a volunteer recruitment resource centre and a community transport scheme

56 The Lakes Estate Summer Group serving the needs of Bletchley through social and educational family activities

57 The Source providing a centre for young people in Aldershot for mentoring and social activities, reducing anti-social behaviour

58 The Heart of Kent Hospice supporting patients, families and staff in the hospice through physical, emotional, social and spiritual care

59 Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Scheme looking after the welfare of juveniles and vulnerable adults in Surrey while in police custody

60 The Sussex Snowdrop Trust supporting families of children in West Sussex diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illnesses

61 CIS'ters supporting women in the UK who have been victims of childhood incest and raising awareness of the situation

62 East Surrey Domestic Violence Forum helping to reduce domestic violence and assisting victims in East Surrey by providing protection, support and advice

63 Wallingford Coach for the Disabled (Elizabeth) provision of community transport in Wallingford and district for people with impaired mobility

64 Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Cars providing community transport for residents in Mayfield and Five Ashes attending health related appointments

65 Lighthouse Education Project meeting the needs of young people in the traveller community in Watersedge through an alternative learning environment

66 TALK supporting people in Surrey with dysphasia difficulties through therapy and communication partnerships

67 Christian Care Association providing homeless and marginalised people in Chichester and Bognor area of West Sussex with shelter, support and advice

68 Kent and Medway Walking Bus Group supporting parents, groups and schools in Kent and Medway by the operation of walking buses

69 Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group supporting detainees at Gatwick Airport through friendship information and discrimination awareness

South West

70 Support Against Racist Incidents Charity supporting victims of racial harassment in Bristol through advice, training and raising community awareness

71 Hartcliffe and Withywood Teenage Parents Project providing practical, emotional and mentoring support for teenage parents in Bristol and raising awareness through education

72 Ford Park Cemetery Trust restoring, managing and preserving the architectural and historical heritage of Ford Park Cemetery

73 West Somerset Disability Association providing support, social and educational opportunities for people with physical difficulties living in West Somerset

74 Newquay Rowing Club providing recreational rowing and a social focal point for adults and young people in Newquay alongside local fundraising

75 Codford Youth Group Network providing a meeting place for young people in Codford with recreational and sporting facilities

76 Gloucestershire Cloud 9 organising holiday of a lifetime visits for children in Gloucestershire who have physical or chronic illnesses

77 Camborne Community Centre managing a community resource in Camborne to provide social educational and recreational facilities for local residents

Wales

78 Rhyl Gateway Club providing a meeting place for social, recreational and educational facilities for those with learning difficulties in Rhyl and district

79 Eastern Valley Tenants Panel advising and supporting tenants in Eastern Valley to encourage community involvement

80 Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre promoting the well-being of the Chinese community in the Swansea area

81 Moelfre Community Project involving older people in the Moelfre community through a day care centre, social and educational facilities

West Midlands

82 Stafford Samaritans supporting people in Stafford who are in distress or in life-threatening situations

83 Biddulph East Residents Association promoting the interests and needs of residents in Biddulph East through community partnerships with agencies and organisations

84 Strokes R Us supporting and advising people in North Staffordshire who have stroke related health difficulties

85 South Wye News involving people in South Wye in a regular and sustainable newspaper profiling issues of local interest

86 Newton Farm Community Association offering free and confidential sources of information and advice to groups operating within South Wye and to the general public

Yorkshire and the Humber

87 Wakefield Hospice providing family support and palliative care to patients in Wakefield Hospice alongside fundraising for amenities

88 Young Leaders in the Community recruiting and training young people in Sheffield helping to support drug abuse groups

89 Hookstone Chase Community Association providing a centre for the community to participate in social, educational and recreational facilities

90 Huddersfield and District University of the Third Age encouraging active lives in Huddersfield through mental stimulation and recreational activities for retired people and those with physical difficulties

91 Caring for Life providing long term support and care to those with mental health, domestic and homeless difficulties in West Yorkshire

92 Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association Ltd redressing the poverty and disadvantages faced by the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities in North Kirklees through an innovative range of services.

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		Activity Description
	East Midlands
1	Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors	provision of counselling and support for adults in Nottinghamshire abused as children
2	Talking with Hands	enabling children and adults with hearing difficulties to visit the cinema to watch signed and subtitled films
3	Grantham and District Talking Newspaper for the Blind	providing weekly news items for the visually impaired in Grantham
4	Readycall	helping the elderly in South Derbyshire to maintain independence in their own homes
5	Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advocacy Alliance	promoting the needs and rights of vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire to enhance their quality of life
	East of England
6	SOS Home Safe and Sound Project	providing a weekend community bus in Norwich city centre to reduce crime and the fear of crime
7	Luton United Football Club	providing recreational opportunities for young people in Luton with access to football coaching qualifications
8	Yarls Wood Befrienders	providing friendship and support to refugees and asylum seekers detained in Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre
9	North Lynn Community Centre	providing a community resource to benefit people living in North Lynn
10	Magpas	operating an emergency rapid response medical charity in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire
11	St Clare Hospice	caring for people and their families who are affected by life-threatening illnesses
12	FIND	providing friendship and basic essentials to families in Ipswich and surrounding areas to alleviate their serious social problems
13	Basildon Pathfinders Blind and Partially Sighted Group	supporting visually impaired people in Basildon through social interaction, holidays and information
14	Dacorum Talking Newspaper	providing visually impaired people in Hertfordshire with access to community information
15	Furniture Link (Bedford)	recycling furniture and household goods to those in need in Bedfordshire
	Guernsey
16	Channel Islands Air Search	providing a rapid response airborne search facility in the waters surrounding the Channel Islands
17	The Guernsey Women's Refuge	offering accommodation to women and children in Guernsey seeking respite from physical or domestic abuse
	Jersey
18	Community Bereavement Service	providing a free and confidential bereavement counselling service to people in Jersey
	Isle of Man
19	Riding for the Disabled Association, Isle of Man	providing riding and carriage driving opportunities for people in the Isle of Man who have physical learning difficulties
	London
20	Muslim Welfare House	providing ethnically diverse communities in Islington with educational, social and recreational support
21	Islington Chinese Association	providing a multi-cultural resource centre for Chinese people as well as serving the wider local and national community
22	Waltham Forest Asian Seniors' Club	providing a centre to support the welfare of older Asian people in the community
23	Sai School of Harrow	nurturing children from multi-faith communities in north London through education, social projects and citizenship
24	Ebony Steel Band Trust	encouraging young people to appreciate their cultural history through arts and music
25	Youth Retreat Project	empowering and training disadvantaged young people in north London through workshops and presentations
26	The Holly Lodge Centre Volunteers	providing opportunities for people of all abilities and ages to enjoy and learn about the natural environment and history of Richmond Park
27	Eritrean Muslim Community Association	advising on education and welfare together with the provision of recreational and social activities for diverse communities in London
	North East
28	Escape Family Support Ltd	providing drug and alcohol misusers and their families with support in Northumberland
29	Waterhouses Community Association	improving community needs and the environment in Waterhouses through social, educational and recreational activities
30	Ferguson Lane Community Association	providing companionship and support for vulnerable residents in disadvantaged areas in Newcastle
31	St Benedict's Hospice Volunteers in Sunderland	providing practical support to patients, families and carers to complement palliative care in St Benedict's Hospice
	North West
32	Barnabus	supporting the needs of homeless people and street sex workers in Manchester with food, education and medical facilities
33	SAMM (Merseyside)	providing emotional support to families and friends in Merseyside bereaved by murder or manslaughter
34	Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team	operating a mountain search and rescue service in the rural areas of Lancashire
35	Brunshaw Action Group	addressing the needs of communities in Burnley to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour through community cohesion
36	Talbot House Support Centre	giving practical advice, guidance and support to parents of children with special needs in Manchester
37	West View Community Association	enhancing the quality of life for the community in West View through provision of social and educational facilities
38	Pakistani Community Centre (Longsight)	providing multi-functional social, domestic and leisure services to diverse communities in Longsight.
39	Carlisle and District Remap	design of one-off equipment for disabled people for whom there is no commercially available alternative
40	The Aintree Volunteer Scheme	assisting with patient experience of hospital attendance in Aintree NHS hospitals
	Northern Ireland
41	BCM Volunteers	helping those most in need in the local community through practical and emotional support
42	Aghalee Village Hall Management Committee	management of a resource centre for residents from all areas of the community in Aghalee
	Scotland
43	Skye Old People's Welfare Committee	providing transport for elderly people in Skye attending appointments and recreational activities
44	Islay and Jura Advice Centre	providing a free and confidential independent advice service to residents and groups in Islay and Jura
45	Ullapool and District Junior Pipe Band and Highland Dancers	developing skills, talent and self-esteem of young people in Ullapool and district and the provision of a community activity
46	Ragamuffin's Children's Theatre	bringing children and adults together in Torry and Aberdeen through community theatre events and activities
47	Caldercruix Youth and Community Development Project	providing a programme of activities and opportunities for children and young people in Airdrie to increase educational and employment potential
48	Beith Playpark Action Group	providing a recreational facility for children and young people in Beith and raising funds for further development
49	BCD Credit-Union	providing a range of financial and insurance services to residents in Bridgeton, Calton and Dalmarnock
50	The Muirfeld Group of Riding for the Disabled	offering riding therapy to disabled people in and around East Lothian
51	Dedridge Good Neighbour Network	providing Livingston New Town with a sense of common identity and support through advice and social activities
52	Killin Mountain Rescue Team	locating climbers and walkers in difficulties in the Killin mountainous area
53	The Gladiator Programme	delivering physical activities through play and sports programmes in schools and communities in Greater Easterhouse and across Glasgow
54	The Esk Valley Trust	encouraging public awareness of the Esk Valley through the creation of community paths
	South East
55	Volunteer Centre—West Berkshire	providing a volunteer recruitment resource centre and a community transport scheme
56	The Lakes Estate Summer Group	serving the needs of Bletchley through social and educational family activities
57	The Source	providing a centre for young people in Aldershot for mentoring and social activities, reducing anti-social behaviour
58	The Heart of Kent Hospice	supporting patients, families and staff in the hospice through physical, emotional, social and spiritual care
59	Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Scheme	looking after the welfare of juveniles and vulnerable adults in Surrey while in police custody
60	The Sussex Snowdrop Trust	supporting families of children in West Sussex diagnosed with life-threatening or terminal illnesses
61	CIS'ters	supporting women in the UK who have been victims of childhood incest and raising awareness of the situation
62	East Surrey Domestic Violence Forum	helping to reduce domestic violence and assisting victims in East Surrey by providing protection, support and advice
63	Wallingford Coach for the Disabled (Elizabeth)	provision of community transport in Wallingford and district for people with impaired mobility
64	Mayfield and Five Ashes Community Cars	providing community transport for residents in Mayfield and Five Ashes attending health related appointments
65	Lighthouse Education Project	meeting the needs of young people in the traveller community in Watersedge through an alternative learning environment
66	TALK	supporting people in Surrey with dysphasia difficulties through therapy and communication partnerships
67	Christian Care Association	providing homeless and marginalised people in Chichester and Bognor area of West Sussex with shelter, support and advice
68	Kent and Medway Walking Bus Group	supporting parents, groups and schools in Kent and Medway by the operation of walking buses
69	Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group	supporting detainees at Gatwick Airport through friendship information and discrimination awareness
	South West
70	Support Against Racist Incidents Charity	supporting victims of racial harassment in Bristol through advice, training and raising community awareness
71	Hartcliffe and Withywood Teenage Parents Project	providing practical, emotional and mentoring support for teenage parents in Bristol and raising awareness through education
72	Ford Park Cemetery Trust	restoring, managing and preserving the architectural and historical heritage of Ford Park Cemetery
73	West Somerset Disability Association	providing support, social and educational opportunities for people with physical difficulties living in West Somerset
74	Newquay Rowing Club	providing recreational rowing and a social focal point for adults and young people in Newquay alongside local fundraising
75	Codford Youth Group Network	providing a meeting place for young people in Codford with recreational and sporting facilities
76	Gloucestershire Cloud 9	organising holiday of a lifetime visits for children in Gloucestershire who have physical or chronic illnesses
77	Camborne Community Centre	managing a community resource in Camborne to provide social educational and recreational facilities for local residents
	Wales
78	Rhyl Gateway Club	providing a meeting place for social, recreational and educational facilities for those with learning difficulties in Rhyl and district
79	Eastern Valley Tenants Panel	advising and supporting tenants in Eastern Valley to encourage community involvement
80	Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre	promoting the well-being of the Chinese community in the Swansea area
81	Moelfre Community Project	involving older people in the Moelfre community through a day care centre, social and educational facilities
	West Midlands
82	Stafford Samaritans	supporting people in Stafford who are in distress or in life-threatening situations
83	Biddulph East Residents Association	promoting the interests and needs of residents in Biddulph East through community partnerships with agencies and organisations
84	Strokes R Us	supporting and advising people in North Staffordshire who have stroke related health difficulties
85	South Wye News	involving people in South Wye in a regular and sustainable newspaper profiling issues of local interest
86	Newton Farm Community Association	offering free and confidential sources of information and advice to groups operating within South Wye and to the general public
	Yorkshire and the Humber
87	Wakefield Hospice	providing family support and palliative care to patients in Wakefield Hospice alongside fundraising for amenities
88	Young Leaders in the Community	recruiting and training young people in Sheffield helping to support drug abuse groups
89	Hookstone Chase Community Association	providing a centre for the community to participate in social, educational and recreational facilities
90	Huddersfield and District University of the Third Age	encouraging active lives in Huddersfield through mental stimulation and recreational activities for retired people and those with physical difficulties
91	Caring for Life	providing long term support and care to those with mental health, domestic and homeless difficulties in West Yorkshire
92	Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association Ltd	redressing the poverty and disadvantages faced by the Pakistani and Kashmiri communities in North Kirklees through an innovative range of services.

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