Human rights post-Brexit: discuss …

Brexit: rights, risks and responsibilities – What’s at stake for human rights in Scotland?

In conjunction with the Scottish Human Rights Commission, The Foundation is organising a meeting to raise awareness of the importance of human rights and social protections as the UK takes steps to leave the EU, and the opportunities to strengthen the protection and implementation of rights in Scotland.  You are invited to attend and the details are:

Wednesday 22nd February 2017 in Glasgow City Centre – venue TBC

Registration and refreshments 4.15 onwards, with meeting starting at 5pm and concluding, with a Q & A, at 7.30pm.
Registered delegates will receive a briefing paper 10 days prior to the event.

Registration is FREE just go to the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brexit-rights-risks-and-responsibilities-whats-at-stake-for-human-rights-in-scotland-tickets-31392554977.

The Foundation gratefully acknowledge the support given by the Scottish Human Rights Commission in the organisation of the seminar

Bob Thomson (Convener)

Cut energy bills? That’s IDEAL

Changeworks has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver IDEAL, a cutting edge research project exploring how smart technology can help save energy in the home. They are looking for Edinburgh households (EH1-EH17) with gas combi boiler heating to participate.

The benefits include:

·        Gaining insight into your home energy use

·        Receiving a free android tablet used to display energy use information

·        Receiving tailored advice from University of Edinburgh experts

·        Hopefully saving money on gas and electricity bills

For more information visit changeworks.org.uk/projects/ideal

To get involved email your name, address, and contact details to IDEAL@changeworks.org.uk, or call 0131 539 8610.

Deaf-friendly swim sessions this Saturday

Following the success of their deaf friendly swim lessons last year, Edinburgh Leisure is having their first ‘Deaf Friendly Swimming Open Day’ this Saturday (28 January) from 1.30-3.30pm with a view to attracting new participants and offering classes for pre-schoolers, where the parent/carer is present in the water with them and older children with a hearing impairment.

The Open Day, funded by Deaf Action, a local authority for deaf young people, will be held at Portobello Swim Centre. Free 30 minute sessions will be available, led by specialised swim coaches, who have been trained in adapting activities for deaf children and adults.

Booking is essential and requests should be sent to laurafallen@edinburghleisure.co.uk

Crohn’s and colitis study to investigate factors that worsen disease

People with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are being invited to take part in a study to better understand the diseases. Researchers want to shed light on the everyday factors that may influence flare-ups and probe how changes in diet and lifestyle might help sufferers. Continue reading Crohn’s and colitis study to investigate factors that worsen disease

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