The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee is seeking the views of health professionals across Scotland as they embark on the second phase of their inquiry into primary care. Continue reading MSPs seek health professionals’ views on the future of primary care
This Saturday (13 July) the Grassmarket will become home to the biggest party in Edinburgh with multiple stages, non-stop entertainment and a host of bands.
And to top it all off, it’s all FREE! The fun starts at 1pm.
People facing homelessness will have better access to support with new legislation coming into effect later this year. Continue reading Homelessness consultation backs stronger protection
Inclusivity and personal safety are the key messages of this year’s Operation Summer City. The initiative, which runs annually, is Edinburgh Division’s campaign to keep the public safe over the duration of the Edinburgh International Festival. Continue reading Police launch Operation Summer City
PB Scotland and the Scottish Government yesterday launched the Participatory Budgeting Charter for Scotland.
The PB Charter is a set of seven key features showing what a fair and high quality PB process should look like. It aims to ensure PB is inclusive, uses good quality methods and is truly participative. Continue reading Participatory Budgeting Charter launched
Urban Union, an award winning regeneration company, is ensuring children can enjoy the most important meal of the day by supporting a summer breakfast club run in North Edinburgh.
The housebuilder is working with Muirhouse Library to provide a nutritious breakfast Monday-Saturday, 10.30-11.30am, throughout the summer holidays. Continue reading Urban Union supports Muirhouse Library’s Summer Holiday Breakfast Club
Development Workshop – Community Led Support
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership has recently begun work on the development of the Three Conversations model – which it is anticipated will reshape the way care and support are delivered across the city. Continue reading Three Conversations: EVOC offers community support
“Fresh thinking is turning Edinburgh into a Sustainable Food City”
Bustling, vibrant market gardens in all four corners of the Capital are helping fuel and nourish our population – especially our children and older people – with perfectly fresh, locally grown seasonal produce (writes the city council’s Sustainability Champion, Forth Cllr George Gordon). Continue reading Food for Thought from Edinburgh’s Sustainabilty Champion
First and third Mondays of the month, 1 – 3pm
As Aldi celebrates its 25th anniversary in Scotland, 14 stores across Edinburgh and the Lothians are now donating surplus food directly to 17 local charities to help prevent hunger across the region. Continue reading Aldi stores launch partnership with local charities
