Day: May 5, 2018

Fallen colleagues remembered on inaugural Firefighters’ Memorial Day

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service marked Firefighters’ Memorial Day yesterday and honoured the sacrifice of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. Firefighters across the UK came together on Friday, May 4 to remember the bravery of colleagues serving and protecting communities from harm. Continue reading Fallen colleagues remembered on inaugural Firefighters’ Memorial Day

Mmmm, nice: Jazz Festival programme launched

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival is in a festive mood. The programme for the 40th anniversary edition – which takes place from Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd July – features promising newcomers, returning music legends and a host of famous names making their Edinburgh debut – and the festival’s coming down to Muirhouse! Continue reading Mmmm, nice: Jazz Festival programme launched

Mind the Gap: poor in Edinburgh die 21 years earlier than rich neighbours

The life expectancy gulf in Scotland’s capital city is now 21 years, experts have said, DOUBLE the previous estimates.  Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs says he is “staggered” by Edinburgh’s inequality gap and has urged the SNP government to take action to address poor health in deprived communities. Continue reading Mind the Gap: poor in Edinburgh die 21 years earlier than rich neighbours

Man jailed for deliberate attempts to infect others with HIV

A man who set out to deliberately infect victims with HIV has been jailed. At the High Court in Edinburgh yesterday, Daryll Rowe pled guilty to four incidents, whereby he intentionally had unprotected sex with partners, while fully aware that he carried HIV. Continue reading Man jailed for deliberate attempts to infect others with HIV

EVOC thinkSpace events

Hello,

thinkSpaces are an opportunity for organisations to come together to learn about and discuss relevant issues and developments in different fields the Third Sector are involved with.

EVOC are proud to be running an ongoing thinkSpace programme covering the widest range of topics.

We have two exciting, upcoming thinkSpaces which are free to attend, and we hope you will be able to join us.

To book your place, click on the button and register via Eventbrite.

We look forward to seeing you. 
EVOC thinkSpace – City Transport & Environment: Shaping the Future – 8th May, 09:30am-11:30am

This thinkSpace is to discuss three inter-related projects that are being developed collectively to improve the quality of life of those who live, work, and visit Scotland’s capital city.

The ambitious outcome for the work is to help create safer and more attractive streets and spaces, cleaner air, and improved access for all.
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EVOC thinkSpace: ‘All Hands’ – The New Primary Care Improvement Plan, 24th May, 09:30am – 11:30am
In January 2018 a new GP contract was agreed nationally and we are now moving into implementation.

The Scottish Government requires each Integration Joint Board (IJB) to produce a Primary Care Improvement Plan by July 2018 and Edinburgh’s is currently being developed.

This thinkSpace is an opportunity for third sector organisations to hear about the development of the plan, the future of Primary Care in the city and to explore how “All hands” are to be valued in order that we can continue to provide quality and timeous care and support to patients.
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FOOTBALL FANS HAVE A BALL DURING BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF BT MURRAYFIELD

Scottish Rugby gave exclusive access to supporters and youth players from Spartans FC

Ahead of the SFA’s decision on the future home of Scottish Football, 100 football fans were given the chance to see BT Murrayfield for themselves during an exclusive tour. Continue reading FOOTBALL FANS HAVE A BALL DURING BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF BT MURRAYFIELD

Jeane Freeman to speak at LIFT event

Scotland’s new social security sytem: what does it mean to you?

Scotland’s Minister for Social Security Jeane Freeman MSP and Judith Robertson, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, are to address an event in Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre on 15th May. Continue reading Jeane Freeman to speak at LIFT event