Month: January 2019

UK flu levels on the rise

The latest Public Health England (PHE) report,published yesterday, suggests that influenza is starting to circulate in the community and is at moderate levels. The statistics show that over the last week, the flu hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates have both increased from 1.06 to 1.96 per 100,000, and from 0.19 to 0.29 per 100,000 respectively. Continue reading UK flu levels on the rise

Scottish Government commits £125 million to combat UK austerity

Scottish Ministers are on course to invest over £125 million in 2018-19 to mitigate against the worst impact of UK Government welfare reforms and to protect those on low incomes. Continue reading Scottish Government commits £125 million to combat UK austerity

Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig

Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

“A lifeline”: Pilton Community Health Project service users speak out

 ‘PCHP has been amazing for me’

Pilton Community Health Project enters 2019 facing closure unless a rescue package can be found. Scotland’s oldest community health project – PCHP was established in 1984 – could close in March following Edinburgh Integration Joint Board’s decision to reject PCHP’s application for Health & Social Care funding last month. Continue reading “A lifeline”: Pilton Community Health Project service users speak out