Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

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

Still time to save PCHP: crowdfunding info & Quiz Night

Dear Friends and Partners, 

 Only two weeks to go until our crowdfunding campaign ends. The response from the public and our partners has been amazing! Donations are currently sitting at nearly £20,000 … !!! We are so grateful for all the support shown so far. 

We would love to reach our target and believe we can still do this but we need your help. Any contribution will make a difference no matter how small …

Save PCHP fundraising campaign!

Following drastic cuts in funding, the vital work of Pilton Community Health Project is under threat.

The project provides a range of services, including mental health counselling, food and health education, and support for victims of domestic violence. It has rebuilt and transformed thousands of lives in the 35 years it has been open.

To continue serving the North West Edinburgh community, our 28 day fundraising campaign is running from 14 February to 14 March 2019, and we are aiming to raise £50,000. We can do it with your support!

Please donate at www.savepchp.com – no donation is too small, every little helps!

Also if you could share this information with your networks, it would really help us to achieve our goal.

Thank you very much!