Eidyn Care at the double at national awards

Eidyn Care has been recognised as one of the leading home care providers in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector.   Continue reading Eidyn Care at the double at national awards

MSPs demand UK Government protect date of Universal Credit claim

A new service launched by the DWP which does not protect the date a Universal Credit claim begins has been described as ‘deeply alarming’ by Holyrood’s Social Security Committee. Continue reading MSPs demand UK Government protect date of Universal Credit claim

Consultation launched on time limits on temporary homeless accommodation

The time people facing homelessness spend in unsuitable temporary housing including B&Bs could be limited, following a consultation launched yesterday.

A seven-day restriction in unsuitable temporary accommodation for everyone experiencing homelessness, as currently exists for families with children and pregnant women, is being proposed.

The Scottish Government also wants improvements made to the consistency of temporary accommodation quality across the country.

While most temporary accommodation is generally good, with the majority of homeless households found accommodation in the social rented sector, there are no set standards which cover the range of temporary accommodation available.

The consultation will also consider what legally enforceable standards could look like, developed in partnership with the sector and people with lived experience. These changes would mean that people living in temporary accommodation will experience a higher and more consistent level of accommodation and support while a permanent solution to their housing need is found.

Speaking at the Housing First Scotland annual conference in Edinburgh, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell said: “Temporary accommodation can offer an important emergency safety net for anyone who finds themselves homeless with nowhere else to go, such as those fleeing domestic violence. But it should be just that – temporary.

“We want to make sure that the time anyone spends in temporary accommodation is as short as possible before moving to a more appropriate, settled home.

“It is also essential that temporary accommodation is of good quality so those who experience homelessness have the best possible chance to find their feet again.

“Making settled housing a priority is a key action in our plans to end homelessness, backed by £50 million of investment. We recognise the importance of a settled home for supporting people to live their life with good health, wellbeing and a sense of community and belonging.”

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CARMAGEDDON: Controversial Cammo development gets the green light

Residents worst fears realised – 655 new homes near Barnton junction

Controversial plans to build more than 650 new homes near Edinburgh Airport have been approved by city councillors. Continue reading CARMAGEDDON: Controversial Cammo development gets the green light

European Parliamentary Election: it’s time to vote

POLLS OPEN 7am -10pm

Name of party and registered description, candidate’s surname and candidate’s other names:

Change UK – The Independent Group

  • Macdonald, David
  • Griffiths, Peter
  • Forman, Kate
  • Astbury, Heather
  • McFadyen, Colin
  • Edgeworth, Cathy

Conservative and Unionist Party – Scottish Conservative and Unionist

  • Mobarik, Nosheena
  • McGill, Iain
  • Haslam, Shona Ruth
  • Whyte, Iain
  • Gee, Andrea
  • Kusznir, Michael James Douglas

Labour Party

  • Martin, David Weir
  • Baxter, Jayne
  • Miller, Craig
  • Fraioli, Amy Lee
  • O’Dwyer, Callum
  • Bretherton, Angela

Liberal Democrats  Scottish Liberal Democrats

  • Ritchie, Sheila Ewan
  • Mackintosh, Fred
  • Bhatia, Catriona Judith
  • Zaporozcenko, Vita
  • Edward, John David
  • Sneddon, Clive Roderick

Scottish Green Party

  • Chapman, Maggie
  • Slater, Lorna
  • Mackay, Gillian
  • Booth, Chas
  • Hall, Mags
  • Faulds, Allan

Scottish National Party (SNP)

  • Smith, Alyn
  • Allard, Christian
  • McLeod, Aileen
  • Ferrier, Margaret
  • Anderson, Heather
  • Kerr, Alex

The Brexit Party

  • Stedman-Bruce, Louis
  • Walker, Karina Kielbinska
  • Ferguson-Hannah, James Alasdair Neil
  • Waiton, Stuart James
  • Aitken, Paul Andrew
  • Walker, Calum David Alexander

UK Independence Party (UKIP) – UKIP Make Brexit Happen

  • MacKay, Donald Murdo
  • MacKay, Janice Elizabeth
  • Inglis, Otto
  • Meechan, Mark
  • Hill, Roy
  • Wilson, Neil

Edgar, Gordon – Independent

Parke, Ken – Independent

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.

The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.

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