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Healthcare workers “undervalued”
A THIRD of healthcare workers say they would urge their children not to follow a career in medicine – threatening a further staffing crisis for the NHS in the future. Continue reading Healthcare workers “undervalued”
Up and Running!
The blog is back up and running – found a shilling for the electricity meter. All systems go!
FM: ‘UK Government must come clean on Brexit cost to NHS’.
The UK Government must come clean on the mounting costs of Brexit to the heath sector, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Continue reading FM: ‘UK Government must come clean on Brexit cost to NHS’.
Neighbourhood Partnership meetings scheduled
The following dates have been agreed for meetings of local Neighbourhood Partnerships (North West Locality). These meetings are open to the public and you are very welcome to attend:
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 30th October, 6pm in Blackhall Library
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 6th November, 6pm in North Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens (access from car park)
Almond Neighbourhood Partnership (Almond includes Muirhouse)
Monday 3rd December, 7pm in Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry
Western Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership
Yet to be confirmed
Agendas and papers for the meetings will be available here: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings
Stonegate steps up to theSAMH Stomp challenge
A team from Stonegate Pub Company’s northern division is raising funds for the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) by completing the strenuous SAMH STOMP charity challenge at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday. Continue reading Stonegate steps up to theSAMH Stomp challenge
Audience Engagement Survey: chance to win £50 voucher
Did you attend any events at this summer’s Edinburgh International Festival? If so, the organisers would like to hear from you – and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher too.
Click on the survey link below to take part:
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/AudienceEngagement-Survey
Anyone who completes the survey will be given the chance to win a £50 Voucher for a shop/outlet of their choice so please do encourage people to give their feedback and enter the prize draw.
The deadline for survey responses is Wednesday 26th September.
£100,000 for beach cleanups
Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon has announced more support to tackle marine litter build ups on Scotland’s coastlines.
Bridgend Farmhouse offering Community Shares
Bridgend Farmhouse are offering people the chance to buy a “Community Share” to become part owner of Bridgend Farmhouse. Continue reading Bridgend Farmhouse offering Community Shares
Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels
Alison Johnstone, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, has expressed concern at the high level of delayed discharges – people stuck in hospital beds awaiting social care. Continue reading Delayed Discharges: Green MSP Concerned At Lothian Levels