Homecare Support, a care at home service contracted by the City of Edinburgh Council, has been told to make urgent improvements to in the care it provides to vulnerable people. Continue reading ‘Failings’ at local care at home service
Scotland’s different tack on Unversal Credit welcomed
Universal Credit payments in Scotland are to become more frequent and adaptable, as new social security powers are set to be used by the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government’s different approach has been welcomed by housingorganisations and anti-poverty campaigners as well as the Scottish Greens. Continue reading Scotland’s different tack on Unversal Credit welcomed
New Year, new home for cheeky wee Buster?
The Scottish SPCA is seeking a new home for Buster the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who has been at the Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre for over a year and 10 months. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hoping that 2017 is the year that Buster finds his new forever home. Continue reading New Year, new home for cheeky wee Buster?
Macpherson challenges Scots Tories: stand up to Theresa May
Northern and Leith MSP urges Tories to protect human rights
In a debate in the Scottish Parliament this week SNP MSP Ben Macpherson called on the Scottish Tories not to bow to Theresa May on any proposals to scrap the Human Rights Act. Continue reading Macpherson challenges Scots Tories: stand up to Theresa May
Spey Lounge assault: do you know this man?
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault. The incident took place on Saturday 12 November outside the Spey Lounge on Leith Walk. Continue reading Spey Lounge assault: do you know this man?
Beating the winter blues
Give yourself some Breathing Space and beat those January blues
Continue reading Beating the winter blues
Spotting the signs of domestic violence
New video to help professionals tackle ‘hidden crime’
A powerful film showing how professionals such as GPs, dentists, hairdressers and emergency workers can help to spot the signs of domestic abuse has been unveiled. Continue reading Spotting the signs of domestic violence
Polar Bears at Potterrow!
Fiona Manson (left) and Eilidh MacAskill (right), are performing in the relaxed performances of The Polar Bears Go Up at The Studio, 22 Potterrow this week for pupils of Edinburgh’s special schools. The show about two intrepid polar bears and their journey into space is touring to Cumnock, Stirling and Greenock in February.
Picture: Phil Wilkinson
‘Yuck … I’m not eating THAT!’
Broccoli and cauliflower are back on the menu
A campaign to help Scottish parents get greens on plates launched this week as new research revealed almost a third (29 per cent) of parents surveyed have at some point given up trying to feed their children vegetables. Continue reading ‘Yuck … I’m not eating THAT!’
And the Bookbug Picture Book prizewinner is …
Author Nick Sharratt has been announced as the winner of the very first Bookbug Picture Book Prize for his picture book Shark in the Park on a Windy Day, published by Picture Corgi. Continue reading And the Bookbug Picture Book prizewinner is …