Work to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank took a step forward today with the launch of a public consultation on the details of the Bank’s operation. Continue reading First Minister launches consultation on Scottish National Investment Bank
Edinburgh charity Friends of Redhall School has been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Friends of Redhall School awarded £10,000
Over £50,000 was raised for Hospice UK from the sale of new polymer bank notes from Clydesdale Bank. The money will go to support hospice and end of life care across the UK. Continue reading Clydesdale Bank note auction raises over £50,000 for hospice care
The UK has seen a staggering 400% increase in liver disease in the past 50 years. Perk Up Your Liver is encouraging everyone to have a coffee break (with or without cake!) to raise awareness and funds to help the British Liver Trust combat this deadly disease. The campaign runs nationwide from 30 October – 5 November. Continue reading Perk up your liver!
Two hundred school pupils from across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders are celebrating after completing a pioneering academies programme to boost their education and employment prospects. Continue reading Two hundred pupils complete SESAP education programme
Staff and students at Edinburgh Napier University took part in a 24-hour indoor charity cycle which raised £1100. Continue reading Charity cycle event raises £1100 for Macmillan
While talks between the UK Government and the EC over Britain’s exit from the European Union seem to be going nowhere fast, talks between parliamentarians from the four home nations have been more productive. Continue reading Brexit: it’s good to talk
Sunday 22 October 11am – 12.30pm
Continue reading SHE Scotland celebrates International Day of the Girl
New figures show Scotland has highest rates of compulsory mental health treatment in 15 years. This is part of a continued upwards trend, and means the number of new episodes of compulsory treatment using the Mental Health Act is the highest it has been in at least 15 years. Continue reading Concern over rising compulsory mental health treatment
