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Works have started on a new £1.17m Leith Walk Surgery meaning more patients can use the practice in the future. An extra 2,000 patients will be added to the surgery list as a result of the move which will provide a modern and fit-for-purpose facility.
The current surgery, which is based across two different sites, will come together in an historic A-listed Edinburgh property that was once part of Leith Central Station. Located at the bottom of Leith Walk, at the junction with Duke Street, the surgery will open to patients in spring next year.
Rob McCulloch-Graham, Chief Officer, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “I’m delighted that we have been able to secure these new premises for Leith Walk Surgery.
“The project will bring a twenty five per cent increase in patients registered to the surgery. The relocation to a single site and, into a building which has been designed with staff and patients, will result in improved services for local people.
“This project is another great example of partnership working and I’d like to pay particular credit to the partners in Leith Walk Surgery who have remained pragmatic throughout the design and sign-off process.”
Dr Jeremy Chowings, Leith Walk Surgery, said: “We are very excited about the move to a modern purpose designed facility that is housed in a fantastic landmark building. We believe this will help us to provide an excellent service to our patients old and new. The site of the new surgery is very close to many local amenities and good transport links.
“We would like to thank NHS Lothian for funding this project and Westerwood for undertaking the refurbishment and assisting with the planning of the project.”
Westerwood Development Group will complete the refurbishment of the surgery. They are represented on the project by commercial property advisers Bilfinger GVA.
Peter Fraser of Bilfinger GVA said: “Leith Walk Surgery will be moving into a property with a fascinating history in the heart of Leith, an area home to a growing number of prominent businesses which is well-served by local amenities and links to the nearby city centre.
“We have a further suite of circa 6,300 sq ft on the first floor of this unique building providing bright open plan accommodation with self-contained WC facilities and a generous kitchen area in situ. The remaining space is suited to a number of potential uses and we are already speaking with a number of different occupiers.”
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Communities across Scotland have the opportunity to map out the future of their areas alongside design experts following the awarding of Charrette grants from the Scottish Government. Among the beneficiaries is Citizen Curator and Leith Creative, who will receive £19,400 to support an initiative to look at planning and social issues. Continue reading Better by design: Charrette cash for Leith project
Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has highlighted the need to change the perceptions of gender from a young age. The local MSP was speaking in a parliamentary debate to recognise the start of 16 days of Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Continue reading Local MSP challenges gender stereotyping
The Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council, in partnership with Drummond Community High School are organising an event to facilitate a discussion between service providers in public and third sector, and asylum seekers and refugees in order to hear from the refugees first-hand about their actual circumstances and needs and link them with the suitable existing services.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 6 December, 4:30 to 7:30pm at Drummond Community High school, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh EH7 4BS.
This is a free, multicultural event, with speeches from the Lord Provost, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, ELREC Chair Foysol Choudhury MBE, Drummond Headteacher Jodie Hannan, Prof Sir Geoff Palmer and inspirational speeches from refugees. Ben Macpherson, MSP for Leith and Edinburgh North, Cllr. Cameron Rose and other dignitaries will also be attending.
Organisations that have confirmed attendance include: Multicultural Family Base, Scottish Refugee Council, Churches of Scotland, Edinburgh Direct Aid, Shakti Women’s Aid, Edinburgh College, Skills Development Scotland, Edinburgh Central Mosque, Meal on Me, Community Learning Development, Council of British Pakistani, One Refugee Support Group, Edinburgh City of Sanctuary, Fresh Start, Council of Bangladeshi’s in Scotland and the Ethnic Minority Law Centre.
The event is open to all refugees in Edinburgh and the Lothians as well the general public.
If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) atadmin@elrec.org.uk or call 0131 556 0441, or you can register through Eventbrite.
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