Month: May 2017
Trauma framework launched
Minister for Mental Health, Maureen Watt has launched a new training resource to help meet the needs of people affected by trauma and abuse. The National Knowledge and Skills Framework for Trauma is designed to support people working in the public and third sectors in Scotland to support those affected by trauma, their families, carers and supporters. Continue reading Trauma framework launched
Passenger Assistant training at PEP
Accredited Minibus Training (MiDAS)
limited places available for Friday 16th June 9.00am at the PEP centre
Newhaven’s gone green!
Newhaven Heritage Community Garden
Sunday 18th June, 12 – 3pm
Wear Red anti-racism initiative kicks off in Glasgow
Scottish football legends, politicians and trade union activists will join together in Glasgow today to help promote Show Racism the Red Card’s (SRtRC) ‘wear red’ anti-racism initiative. Continue reading Wear Red anti-racism initiative kicks off in Glasgow
Manchester terrorist attack: check before you give
Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester, says charity regulator
The Charity Commission is encouraging people wishing to support the victims of this week’s terrorist attack in Manchester to donate to a genuine charitable appeal. Continue reading Manchester terrorist attack: check before you give
Two child cap: Johnstone urges rethink
Alison Johnstone MSP, Social Security spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has urged the UK Government to urgently reconsider its cap on Child Tax Credits for more than two children. Continue reading Two child cap: Johnstone urges rethink
Beef up the Bill: Committee calls for interim targets for tackling child poverty
Targets aimed at reducing child poverty in Scotland are too long range according to a report issued on Monday by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee. Continue reading Beef up the Bill: Committee calls for interim targets for tackling child poverty
Good sports: medals all round at Spartans mini-Olympics
More than 200 local primary school children took part in a 14-sport ‘Mini-Olympics’ at Spartans Community Football Academy’s Ainslie Park home yesterday. The pupils aged 10-12 enjoyed rugby, cycling, athletics, football, and relay races as part of a programme to help introduce young people to sport and the psychological and physiological benefits it brings. Continue reading Good sports: medals all round at Spartans mini-Olympics
Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit
Monday 5th June, 6pm
Royal Overseas League, Princes Street
Brexit is the most monumental change that British society has experienced in decades. The outcome of the June 8 general election will be key in determining who will represent Britain in the exit negotiations, and with what positions. Continue reading Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit