A new project, #YouCan, that will improve the lives of care-experienced young people, was officially launched at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena: Ratho on Friday. Continue reading Care-experienced young people get active with #YouCan
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Letting us down: Holyrood report criticises health & social care organisations
Transformational change in health and social care is not being achieved because of a lack of leadership, according to a report by the Health and Sport Committee. The report also says that the organisations set up to deliver health and social care integration are not using powers allocated to them and that spending decisions must be more transparent. Continue reading Letting us down: Holyrood report criticises health & social care organisations
NW Locality Committee to meet on 14th November
The next meeting of the North West Locality Committee will take place on Wednesday 14th November from 6.30 – 8.30pm in the Dean of Guilds Room, City Chambers. The meeting is open to the public. Continue reading NW Locality Committee to meet on 14th November
North Edinburgh Arts AGM
You’re invited to North Edinburgh Arts’ Annual General Meeting
on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 12 noon. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 12.45pm, and creche available on request.
Come along and hear about the work of NEA, our current and future projects, and have an opportunity to share your ideas for the organisation with us.
To RSVP and reserve a creche space call Sandra on 0131 315 2151 or email admin@northedinburgharts.c
Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival announces 2019 headliners
After a hugely successful first year Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to Assembly Rooms on 26th and 27th of January 2019 for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival announces 2019 headliners
Used cooking oil to heat rural homes to tackle climate change
Heating rural homes in Scotland with used cooking oil may be the most effective way of reducing their carbon emissions, according to industry experts. Continue reading Used cooking oil to heat rural homes to tackle climate change
Edinburgh writers celebrate inclusion in Rebel for Book Week Scotland
On Wednesday 24 October, an event was held at Spoon in Edinburgh, to celebrate the publication of the Rebel book. Writers from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Inverness, Oban and more had the opportunity to read their work. Continue reading Edinburgh writers celebrate inclusion in Rebel for Book Week Scotland
Voting opens as Our Health Heroes shortlist is announced
A record number of healthcare workers and employers who are going the extra mile have been shortlisted at the third annual Our Health Heroes awards. Continue reading Voting opens as Our Health Heroes shortlist is announced
Mackay: UK budget must end austerity
Promises must be backed up by action
The UK Government must deliver on its pledge to end austerity in its budget, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. Continue reading Mackay: UK budget must end austerity
Don’t let naked flames ruin your Halloween
Parents are being reminded to keep naked flames away from their children’s fancy dress costumes this Halloween. Continue reading Don’t let naked flames ruin your Halloween