A campaign to encourage Scots to practise a positive outlook to life throughout 2018 is being led by Breathing Space, Scotland’s mental health helpline. Continue reading Scots urged to practise positivity in year of 365 Brighter Days
Month: January 2018
Freeman to argue case for UC flexibility
The rationale for introducing Scottish Universal Credit (UC) choices will be outlined by Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman when she gives evidence to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into the roll-out of UC this morning. Continue reading Freeman to argue case for UC flexibility
Scots at risk of being unprepared for death
- Half (50%) of adults in Scotland with important financial information online haven’t told their next of kin about their online financial accounts
- Whereas one in eight (13%) in the region have thought about their Facebook account when they die
- Almost two thirds (63%) of Scottish people don’t have a will
- Nearly half (47%) of Scotland’s parents with children aged 18 and under don’t have plans for their children in the event of their death
Continue reading Scots at risk of being unprepared for death
Edinburgh-based charity seeks new recruits
An Edinburgh-based charity supporting people in the community living with a range of impairments and health conditions is hosting an open recruitment day in order to meet an increase in demand for its services. Continue reading Edinburgh-based charity seeks new recruits
A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today announced that just over 3 million customers are yet to complete their 2016 to 2017 returns with only one week to go before the 31 January deadline. Continue reading A third of tax returns are outstanding a week before deadline
Homeless children figures are national disgrace, says Wightman
Andy Wightman, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, said figures released yesterday showing that the number of children living in temporary accommodation has risen by 10 per cent over a year prove that the situation is a “national disgrace”. Continue reading Homeless children figures are national disgrace, says Wightman
Tattoo Culture Fund cash for North Edinburgh project
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and City of Edinburgh Council have announced the latest beneficiaries of the city’s Culture Fund. Among them is North Edinburgh Arts, who receive £5000 to work in a new collaboration with Magnetic North to develop a new piece of family music-theatre.
Continue reading Tattoo Culture Fund cash for North Edinburgh project
Animal welfare groups back Macpherson campaign
Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has gained widespread support from animal welfare organisations for his calls to ban the sale and use of shock collars and electronic “training aids” capable of causing pain or distress to dogs. Continue reading Animal welfare groups back Macpherson campaign
Scotland can act to address ‘ticking time bomb’, says new report
Scotland can tackle stroke burden with better treatment and management of abnormal heart rhythm
~ Atrial Fibrillation is major cause of stroke and nearly 50,000 people are undiagnosed ~
Scotland has an important opportunity to reduce the burden of stroke on its healthcare system by focusing on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a major cause of stroke, says a new report. The report, published today following a ground-breaking inquiry into AF, says Scotland must identify people with AF who are undiagnosed and ensure that clear and consistent clinical pathways exist to optimise the treatment and management of everyone who has this condition. Continue reading Scotland can act to address ‘ticking time bomb’, says new report
Nearly half of city residents struggle with DIY
Nearly half of modern Edinburgh residents struggle with DIY and have given up hope of ever being able to do it, according to a new study from Bosch Home and Garden. As a result, today it is launching its ‘Pass It On‘ campaign to help encourage the next generation to learn vital new skills and become amateur home DIYers themselves as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Continue reading Nearly half of city residents struggle with DIY