Reporting practices surrounding emergency department waiting times are to be ‘re-modelled’ across NHS Lothian following an internal review. An investigation, launched following a whistleblower’s revelations about the under-reporting of waiting times at St John’s in Livingston, has found that ALL emergency care hospitals across the region have misrepresented waiting times. Continue reading Dodgy data 2: NHS Lothian to ‘re-model’
People planning to add a four-legged friend to the family this Christmas need to be wary of unscrupulous breeders and sellers, animal welfare Minister Lord Gardiner has warned today. Continue reading Back the fight against puppy smugglers and backstreet breeders, says animal welfare Minister
Don’t be a turkey ‘victim’ this Christmas
For many families across the UK, turkey will be the centerpiece of their menu this Christmas. A veritable feast undoubtedly lies in store but the traditional festive food highlight should be treated with the utmost care to avoid harmful bacteria spreading and causing potential infection. Continue reading Don’t be a turkey victim this Christmas
Draft detailed designs for a section of the approved City Centre West to East Link will be on public display on street in Roseburn today. Continue reading Roseburn designs on display today
Scottish Conservative MSPs have met with representatives from the Bethany Christian Trust to donate clothing, jackets, hats and gloves for distribution to those struggling with homelessness throughout the winter. Continue reading Scottish Tory MSPs donate clothes to Bethany
Under pressure: City care workers issue distress call
A UNISON survey of the city council’s Health and Social Care workers has concluded that they feel ‘overworked, over-pressured, unsupported and disbelieved’. The report says many care staff are taking on more work than they can safely manage. Continue reading Council’s care staff feel ‘overworked, over-pressured, unsupported and disbelieved’
Dear Editor
My tears are for all children, women and man who are suffering extreme poverty and starvation
My tears are for all animals, birds and wildlife
My tears are because of all the cruelty and the destruction of trees and natural habitat
But my tears are not tears of despair, they are tears of knowing how different things could be.
We have allowed a relatively few powerful financial organisations to control and exploit – with unbelievable callousness – people, animals and the natural environment for their private profit: these same people having created the biggest financial mess ever seen worldwide and are now passing it on to everyone.
This ‘system’ must be changed. Wealth created by the work of people must be used for the benefits of all people: we would then be able to deal with all these terrible problems.
A.Delahoy
Silverknowes Gardens
PEP’s Christmas Pantomime
Tuesday 12 December at 6pm – Granton Baptist Church Continue reading PEP Panto’s on 12th December (Oh, yes it is …)
With food and drinks litter accounting for up to 20% of all rubbish found on beaches, the UK’s leading marine charity has launched an appeal to the Scottish Government and others in UK calling for urgent action. The Marine Conservation Society says levies on disposables are needed NOW. Continue reading Beach litter rises 6% around Scottish coasts in just a year, report reveals
Join us at our Christmas Bazaar in support of the Hope for Girls charity (Meider Jonno Asha). Come and buy unique yet affordable handmade items made by the Asha sponsored girls – perfect as Christmas presents! Feast on authentic home-made Bangladeshi curries. Glam up for the festive season with a henna or glitter tattoo, or some pretty nail art. Bring the kids – we’ve got activities for the young ‘uns too!
Hope for Girls (Meider Jonno Asha) is a Scottish charity (SCO33691) which has been working to help the poor girls in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the last 20 years. The charity provides education, training, counselling and literacy skills. This valuable work is funded by events such as this Christmas bazaar, so please come along and support it.
Everyone welcome ! Spread the word ! No Booking required !
Event hosted by Friends of ASHA charity and supported by Granton Parish Church, Granton & District Community Council, ELREC, Granton Scouts, Eastern Pavilion, moiali.com, Shimmy N Shine Parties and many others.
Check out our event on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/events/292312447932353
For more information on ASHA, check out their website: www.mjasha.org.uk/asha-story
