Day: March 6, 2019

Man crushed by forklift thanks Scottish Ambulance Service for saving his life

 

A man crushed by a forklift and left in “unbearable” pain after his organs collapsed says the swift response by the Scottish Ambulance Service saved his life. Continue reading Man crushed by forklift thanks Scottish Ambulance Service for saving his life

Networking Event: Let’s talk physical

Wednesday 20th March: 10am – 12.30pm

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

This is your personal invite to a networking get together specifically aimed at anyone who has an interest in how physical activity is promoted and delivered in the North West Locality in Edinburgh.  Continue reading Networking Event: Let’s talk physical

233 young people waiting over a year for CAMHS in 2018

A total of 233 children and young people have had to wait over a year for mental health services in Lothian in 2018. NHS Lothian Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) waiting times are the longest in Scotland. Continue reading 233 young people waiting over a year for CAMHS in 2018

No more Nasty Party? Amber Rudd softens approach to disabled pensioners

Hundreds of thousands of disabled pensioners will no longer have to go through unnecessary reassessments for disability benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd announced yesterday. While charities welcomed the announcement, they argue that the measures just don’t go far enough. Continue reading No more Nasty Party? Amber Rudd softens approach to disabled pensioners