Figures released by the Scottish Government yesterday show that deaths from lung cancer continue to show the worst levels of inequality between rich and poor households in Scotland. Continue reading Lung Cancer deaths FOUR TIMES HIGHER in deprived areas
Category: North Edinburgh News
Slight increase in GP numbers “too little, too late”:
Scottish GPs are still facing a crisis according to the latest figures released yesterday. Continue reading Slight increase in GP numbers “too little, too late”:
Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
The 2019-20 Scottish Budget will seek to strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term investments to transform public services, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said. Continue reading Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
North Edinburgh Fights Back … Part Two
Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk
SUPPORTERS of the grassroots campaign to save Leith Walk from a controversial student accommodation and hotel development have been urged to register their objections to a revised proposal submitted to City of Edinburgh Council ahead of a decision in the new year. Continue reading Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk
The spirit of community: Prentice Centre to open on Christmas Day
SCOTLAND’S OLDEST COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT THREATENED WITH CLOSURE AFTER DRASTIC FUNDING CUTS
Young people’s mental health services among those facing the axe Continue reading SCOTLAND’S OLDEST COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT THREATENED WITH CLOSURE AFTER DRASTIC FUNDING CUTS
North Edinburgh Fights Back … Part One
COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS CUTS
Following a number of emails and telephone conversations over the last 48 hours I can confirm that a community meeting has now been organised to discuss a community response to the Health and Social Care Grants recommendations. Continue reading North Edinburgh Fights Back … Part One
Festive crime warning
“With Christmas just around the corner, shops and retail outlets are getting busier, and so the opportunities for those to commit crime increase” explains Community Policing Sergeant Mike McCaughey. Continue reading Festive crime warning
The Invisible Spray That Could Save Lives
The makers of a revolutionary new invisible spray Albedo 100 claim it will help to save the lives of thousands of cyclists and pedestrians in Scotland. Continue reading The Invisible Spray That Could Save Lives