Scotland’s Budget: stimulus and stability – or frustration and disappointment?

While media political attention focused on Westminster for the latest installment of the Brexit Show and Mrs May’s no-confidence vote, the Scottish Government’s budget was debated at Holyrood on Wednesday.  Continue reading Scotland’s Budget: stimulus and stability – or frustration and disappointment?

Equally Safe: Groundbreaking new centre for victims of abuse to be created in Edinburgh

A pioneering centre for people who have been victims of sexual assault and other forms of abuse and neglect is to be created for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Edinburgh building contractor’s Christmas elves make special deliveries for families and young carers

Children and families in need across Scotland will receive donations of money, food and gifts courtesy of building contractor McDermott Group this Christmas. Continue reading Edinburgh building contractor’s Christmas elves make special deliveries for families and young carers

Health and Social Care Grants: where the axe will fall

We have read about the likely consequences of impending Health and Social Care grant funding cuts for Pilton Community Health Project, but PCHP is not alone. A  number of local projects are bracing themselves to face cuts or worse – for some, the tabled recommendations could prove to be the end of the road. Continue reading Health and Social Care Grants: where the axe will fall