Waiting times for Urology in NHS Lothian have increased dramatically over the last two years. The number of patients waiting more than 6 weeks has increased from 1,640 in June 2016 to 4,467 in June 2018. Continue reading Urology diagnosis and treatment waiting times soar in NHS Lothian
Figures released by National Records of Scotland (NRS) yesterday show that a total of 23,137 deaths were registered across Scotland from December 2017 to March 2018, (winter 2017/18) compared with 20,946 in the previous winter (2016/17). It was the largest number since 23,379 deaths were registered in winter 1999/2000. Continue reading Winter death figures are highest since turn of the century
The Chancellor of the Exchequer must use his Budget statement to make changes to Universal Credit and prevent more people and families being pushed into poverty, Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said today. Continue reading Shirley-Anne Somerville: Universal Credit failings must be addressed in UK Budget
The following dates have been agreed for meetings of local Neighbourhood Partnerships (North West Locality). These meetings are open to the public and you are very welcome to attend:
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 30th October, 6pm in Blackhall Library
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 6th November, 6pm in North Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens (access from car park)
Almond Neighbourhood Partnership (Almond includes Muirhouse)
Monday 3rd December, 7pm in Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry
Western Edinburgh Neighbourhood Partnership
Yet to be confirmed
Agendas and papers for the meetings will be available here: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings
Muirhouse Millennium Play Park
Friday 19 October 12 – 4pm
Police Scotland is devoting a range of specialist resources to assist local policing teams during the week of Halloween and Bonfire Night. Continue reading Specialist support to assist local policing for Bonfire Night
No need to be bored during the school holidays!
Traffickers are making potentially millions of pounds out of sexually exploiting people in Scotland. Police Scotland has today launched its first ever campaign targeting the perpetrators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Continue reading Human trafficking campaign launched
Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 October
1- 4pm
Ages: 10 – 18 years
Cost: £1 per workshop
Get your hands on the cans when you come along to join professional artist Ross MacRae to design and create a new spray paint mural at North Edinburgh Arts.
Please wear old clothes and we’ll provide the face masks.
Only 6 places available each day so please reserve your place in advance.
Call: 0131 315 2151
Email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
In person: NEA, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh, EH4 4TZ
Workshops are supported by Cashback for Community
Image: Graffiti artwork by Ross MacRae
Beach Day!
We’re going to the beach again with Zoo Arts Extra – join us on Saturday 20th October for fire, food, sand, sea and art. A great afternoon out to end the October holidays.
More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/681486482235975/
Supported by the Edinburgh Shoreline Project.
