A shift towards rapid rehousing will see homeless people housed in long-term and settled accommodation solutions that meets their needs as quickly as possible. Continue reading Ending Homelessness Together: Eileen Campbell launches Action Plan
Day: November 28, 2018
Scottish Conservatives unveil strategy to reduce drugs deaths
A “second chance” plan for drug users and a target to slash drug deaths in half are at the centre of a new drugs strategy unveiled by the Scottish Conservatives today. Continue reading Scottish Conservatives unveil strategy to reduce drugs deaths
Doctors in Scotland believe that finances and targets are prioritised above quality of patient care
A substantial majority of doctors in Scotland feel that patient care is being given lower priority in Scotland’s NHS than both finances and national targets, a major BMA survey has found. Continue reading Doctors in Scotland believe that finances and targets are prioritised above quality of patient care
Man charged folllowing Albert Street break-in
Police have charged a man in connection with the resetting of stolen goods following a break-in at a business premises in Leith. The 29-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date. Continue reading Man charged folllowing Albert Street break-in
Children’s Lottery cash for Friends of Seaview
Edinburgh charity Friends of Seaview has been awarded a £12,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Children’s Lottery cash for Friends of Seaview
Ben Macpherson: City Council is stepping in to support Universal Credit recipients failed by UK Government
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has renewed calls for an immediate halt to Universal Credit after it was revealed that Edinburgh council is spending millions of pounds attempting to undo the damage of this failed Tory policy. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: City Council is stepping in to support Universal Credit recipients failed by UK Government
Utilita to hold energy saving workshops in Leith
Utilita Energy, one of the UK’s fastest growing energy firms, will hold a series of energy saving workshops at Citizens Advice Scotland’s Leith centre throughout November and December. Continue reading Utilita to hold energy saving workshops in Leith
Urban Union announces sell out at Pennywell Living Phase 2
Homebuyers in Edinburgh have snapped up the last remaining properties at Pennywell Living as Urban Union announces a complete sell-out at its second phase. Continue reading Urban Union announces sell out at Pennywell Living Phase 2
Brexit deal ‘damaging’ to Scotland
The UK Government’s draft agreement could cost £1,600 per person
Circle families ‘on top of the world!’
Haven Project children and families produce sixth adventure story
A group of children and families worked with Circle Haven Project over the summer holidays to produce their very own adventure story. ‘To the Top of the World and Beyond’ is the latest mini-masterpiece to be produced by Circle families – the sixth in six years! Continue reading Circle families ‘on top of the world!’