Starts this Saturday at 2pm – Free
Mentoring initiative to tackle employment inequality across UK
Jobseekers across the UK are set to benefit from mentoring support designed to help them into work, as Employment Minister Alok Sharma announced the rollout of a successful initiative. Continue reading Mentoring initiative to tackle employment inequality across UK
Braw! Scottish Cultural Studies at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Starts Wednesday 30th January at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 10am – 12 noon
Poppyscotland seeks recruits for new service
Poppyscotland will launch a new Welfare Support Service for the Armed Forces community in Scotland in the coming months. Continue reading Poppyscotland seeks recruits for new service
NHS Lothian ‘failing breastfeeding mothers’ as support services are slashed by 60%
Charity calls for urgent review of breastfeeding support following closure of all Lothian-based drop-in clinics Continue reading NHS Lothian ‘failing breastfeeding mothers’ as support services are slashed by 60%
Scottish motorists face car insurance price rollercoaster
Some motorists in Scotland feel the pinch of rising car insurance costs, while others benefit from savings Continue reading Scottish motorists face car insurance price rollercoaster
Edinburgh to host European Climbing Championships
Edinburgh is set to host the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s (IFSC) European Championships 2019 for lead and speed. Continue reading Edinburgh to host European Climbing Championships
Scottish Government funding to raise awareness of the risks of running away
Two leading charities are joining forces to develop materials to educate children and young people about the dangers of going missing and encourage them to access support. Continue reading Scottish Government funding to raise awareness of the risks of running away
Get your tickets for Ferryhill Family Ceilidh
Tuesday 29th January: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Courage and perseverance: living with diabetes
Kay Malloch, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, recently presented 91 year-old Evelyn Emslie, who has diabetes, with the John MacLeod Medal. This was awarded by Diabetes UK in recognition of the courage and perseverance required to live with diabetes for 70 years. Continue reading Courage and perseverance: living with diabetes