The number of hours nursery children spend outdoors is set to increase, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Maree Todd, has announced. Inspiring Scotland will receive £862,550 to encourage and support greater use of outdoor learning in the early years. Continue reading Funding boost for outdoor learning
A new report has revealed that mothers across Scotland are breastfeeding their infants for longer. The Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey found 43% of mums are continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth, compared to 32% in 2010. This follows a number of Scottish Government programmes aimed at encouraging breastfeeding. Continue reading Healthy start: more babies breastfed for longer
The Scottish SPCA has bagged £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme for education support. Continue reading Bags of help for Scottish SPCA
AquaDash coming to Commonwealth Pool
Coming soon to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, a new inflatable assault course on water. Do you dare do the Dash? The very first in Scotland, the AquaDash, is Edinburgh Leisure’s new inflatable playground on water, perfect for all fun-seekers aged 6 years plus. Continue reading Dare you do the Dash?
An Edinbugh based professional is in the running to scoop one of the UK housebuilding industry’s most prestigious awards. Neal Toland, former Site Manager at Leith’s Ten Brunswick Road, is one of a handful of nominees vying for glory within the Best Multi-Story Development category at the NHBC Supreme Awards. Continue reading CALA Site Manager in running for major UK award
Scotland can tackle stroke burden with better treatment and management of abnormal heart rhythm
~ Atrial Fibrillation is major cause of stroke and nearly 50,000 people are undiagnosed ~
Scotland has an important opportunity to reduce the burden of stroke on its healthcare system by focusing on Atrial Fibrillation (AF), a major cause of stroke, says a new report. The report, published today following a ground-breaking inquiry into AF, says Scotland must identify people with AF who are undiagnosed and ensure that clear and consistent clinical pathways exist to optimise the treatment and management of everyone who has this condition. Continue reading Scotland can act to address ‘ticking time bomb’, says new report
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to support the work of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) in 2018 after visiting the charity’s exhibit at Holyrood and meeting with its Chief Executive. Continue reading First Minister pledges support to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY BECOMES FIRST CHARITY IN SCOTLAND TO ACHIEVE INVESTORS IN PEOPLE PLATINUM AWARD
Leonard Cheshire Disability have become the first charity in Scotland to achieve the coveted Investors in People Platinum Award. Continue reading Top award for Leonard Cheshire Disability
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing. Colin McLennan (58) was last seen on Monday 8th January at 8.30pm on Saughtonhall Drive, Edinburgh. There is increasing concern for his welfare. Continue reading Missing man appeal
A ban on the manufacture of products containing microbeads has come into force today – a landmark step in the introduction of one of the world’s toughest bans on these harmful pieces of plastic. Continue reading Microbeads ban comes into force today
