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Scottish SPCA looking after Steasel the Weasel
The Scottish SPCA is currently caring for a little weasel called Steasel at their National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross. Continue reading Scottish SPCA looking after Steasel the Weasel
Taking a break can seem a million miles away for family carers
AT this time of year, many Edinburgh families are heading off on their summer holiday to relax and enjoy time away from daily routines. But for many of Scotland’s unpaid carers, a break – even for a few hours – can seem a million miles away. Continue reading Taking a break can seem a million miles away for family carers
Letters: Immigrants are PEOPLE
Dear Editor
The word ‘immigrant’ is used freely but seldom in a good way. What is missing is the understanding that they are people, who for various reasons can no longer exist of live in their own country whether through war, economic squalor or changes in climate, making it impossible to survive.
They are asking for our support in their desperation to live.
Many people ‘walk by on the other side of the road’ but fortunately those who care are in the majority, willing to help but frustrated by those in power who see this human disaster only in terms of numbers, not women, children and men.
The extremes of indifference exhibited on the border of Mexico and America shows the depths to which some people in power are prepared to go, condemning vulnerable people for having to migrate just to exist.
The causes and events leading to this situation must be the target, not people.
A. Delahoy
Silverknowes Gardens
University support backs locals’ vision for a better Edinburgh
Communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians are to benefit from a £70,000 project to support groups tackling vital social issues. The University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme will help to provide support for children with disabilities, tackle the causes of poverty and aid vulnerable women. Continue reading University support backs locals’ vision for a better Edinburgh
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The NEN blog just might be back …
Holyrood Committee to investigate Social Security and in-work poverty
The social security benefits available to people who are in-work but struggling on low incomes is to be the focus of an inquiry by Holyrood’s Social Security Committee. MSPs want to understand if our social security systems are doing enough to help people get out of poverty. Continue reading Holyrood Committee to investigate Social Security and in-work poverty
In the dark: Scots at risk of surprise energy hikes by ignoring bills
Energy customers in Scotland are failing to open their bills – putting them at risk of unwittingly falling victim to gas and electricity price hikes. And ‘bill-literacy’ means even more customers are sticking their heads in the sand and are clueless about the cost of their energy supply, new research has shown. Continue reading In the dark: Scots at risk of surprise energy hikes by ignoring bills
NOT AGAIN: one woman’s experience of the benefits system
NOT AGAIN
Not another brown letter through the door, you get used to looking out for them each time opening the envelope with dread in your heart, especially if it is from DWP. Continue reading NOT AGAIN: one woman’s experience of the benefits system
The future’s burnt orange for Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby has launched a new brand identity that it feels better reflects the city’s long and proud rugby heritage, whilst signalling a new chapter for the club in the modern game. Continue reading The future’s burnt orange for Edinburgh Rugby