Month: September 2018

Karine Polwart and Chris van der Kuyl amongst 30th Fletcher of Saltoun Award winners

Multi-award-winning songwriter and musician Karine Polwart and leading technology entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl feature as two of this year’s winners of the 30th annual Fletcher of Saltoun awards. Continue reading Karine Polwart and Chris van der Kuyl amongst 30th Fletcher of Saltoun Award winners

Edinburgh Napier launches Dignity Box campaign

Free basic toiletries to be made available to people in areas across Lothian experiencing social deprivation

A campaign being spearheaded by an Edinburgh Napier lecturer will see free toiletries made available to those who need them most across the Lothian region. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier launches Dignity Box campaign

UK leads fight to eradicate the scourge of modern slavery

  • UK to protect up to 800,000 people in fragile and conflict-affected parts of Africa by providing families with alternative livelihood opportunities and protecting children from exploitation.
    • Support for Prime Minister’s Call to Action from international community underlined by endorsement from 77 states, increasing from 37 this time last year.
    • UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia commit to eradicating modern slavery from global supply chains.

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Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward

Miles Briggs MSP has requested a Parliamentary Statement from Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman MSP, to get an update on the future of St. John’s children’s ward return of out of hours services. Continue reading Briggs requests update on St John’s children’s ward

Vital research into incurable lung condition affecting millions to take place in Edinburgh

1,000 people are needed for ground-breaking research into an incurable lung condition at the University of Edinburgh. Supported by the British Lung Foundation, Professor Moira Whyte and Dr Gourab Choudhury will conduct research into the very early stages of the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Continue reading Vital research into incurable lung condition affecting millions to take place in Edinburgh