Health and social care inspection report ‘pulls no punches’

A report following a joint inspection of health and social work services for older people in Edinburgh has been published. Of nine ‘quality indicators’ five were found to be weak or unsatisfactory and the report makes 17 recommendations for improvement. Continue reading Health and social care inspection report ‘pulls no punches’

Groups rally to support victims of benefits cap

Local groups Power to the People and All About Me have been joined by Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty to protest against benefits cuts. The local groups, who meet at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, aim to highlight the plight of families being made homeless as a result of welfare reforms. Continue reading Groups rally to support victims of benefits cap

Local mums say: it’s All About Me!

Hi

We have been attending the ‘All About Me‘ group on a Monday morning. We have been taking part in various training and upskilling courses and improving our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, due to our funding ending in September, the group will no longer run.

We decided to make a film about how difficult it is to gain employment when you are a lone parent: lack of suitable jobs, lack of childcare, housing issues, to name a few!

We would love if you could join us for a viewing of our film and to see some of the work we have been doing over the last few years.

Look forward to seeing you on the 5th June.

The Mums 

Minister launches Walk Day Wednesday challenge

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has announced a new active travel campaign which encourages people to walk for short journeys at least one day a week.

The campaign focuses on long-term behaviour change and is calling on people to walk to work or school by leaving the car so they reap the health and environmental benefits.

Continue reading Minister launches Walk Day Wednesday challenge

All the fun of the fair at Circadius celebration

Films, food, face-painting and fun!


The 18-month Circus Skills project that Muirhouse Youth Development Group has just completed will be celebrated tomorrow (Wednesday 17th May). Join in the circus fun from 6.30pm at North Edinburgh Arts at a fantastic event suitable for all ages. Continue reading All the fun of the fair at Circadius celebration

Letter: Time to ditch the Tories

Dear Editor

When voting on June 8th everyone should remember that many things we take for granted had to be struggled for by ordinary people. The formation of our NHS. The reduction of the working week to 5 days. The entitlement to paid annual leave. The entitlement to sick pay. Health and Safety at Work Act.

These and many others were put into place by a Labour Government campaigned for by the Labour Movement, Trade Unions and Cooperatives.

All these improvements were made in spite of fierce opposition by the Conservatives.

We now have had 7 years of Tory control making drastic cuts not only in the value of our wages but also on the many services that are essential to most people. The Tories have said they intend to continue making cuts over the next 5 years if elected. Even our NHS on which at times we all rely is being ground down in many ways.

We must ensure on June 8th the Tories get the message: You are not wanted, we have had enough of cuts.

A.Delahoy (by email)