As part of Children’s Mental Health Week (4 – 10 February) children and young people from Edinburgh have been sharing their experiences of mental health services and giving their advice to The Youth Commission on Mental Health on what changes are needed to improve them. Continue reading Edinburgh’s young people give advice on improvements needed to Mental Health and Wellbeing services
Young people from across Scotland are being asked to send a letter to the Scottish Parliament setting out their hopes and aspirations for the institution over the next 20 years. Continue reading Young people invited to set out their future hopes for the Scottish Parliament
Young Scots have a million reasons to celebrate today as a £1 million cash boost wings its way to 16 projects run for, and by, young people. And among them is North Edinburgh’s Stepping Stones! Continue reading Young Start Lottery success for Stepping Stones
Two leading charities are joining forces to develop materials to educate children and young people about the dangers of going missing and encourage them to access support. Continue reading Scottish Government funding to raise awareness of the risks of running away
Edinburgh is the first stop for thousands on young people hoping to spend their summer in America! Continue reading Camp America comes to Edinburgh
The STV Children’s Appeal is supporting children and young people affected by poverty in Edinburgh with funding awarded to local charitable projects. Continue reading STV Children’s Appeal funding for two more Edinburgh projects
Scotland is to recruit an additional 80 mental health professionals to work with children and young people, following a £4 million investment. Continue reading £4 million to drive CAHMS improvement
After auditioning young hopefuls in Inverness, Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scottish Youth Theatre has unveiled the 20 talented young people who will form the 2019 National Ensemble – and three young theatre makers from Edinburgh have made the final line up. Continue reading Capital trio make the final line up of national theatre company
Today from 1 – 3pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
