Parents of premature and sick newborn babies will receive help meeting the additional costs they face as a result of their baby being in hospital with the introduction of a new £1.5 million fund. From 1 April, the Neonatal Expenses Fund will be available to all parents to support them to spend as much time with their babies as possible, while they are receiving care within a neonatal unit. Continue reading Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”
Students from Edinburgh Napier are celebrating success after winning an award for their hard work in bringing together a Scotland-wide event. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier students bring home award for effective conference delivery
Legal specialists First4Lawyers today announced a pioneering move to offer legal claims against zombie attacks. (https://www.first4lawyers.
Stepping out for the very first time In New York, at the 20th NYC Tartan Day Parade this week, the new World Fair Trade Tartan clan is representing and supporting Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation. Continue reading Fair Trade Tartan clan to step out in New York
“Education is the key to preventing cruelty” – SSPCA’s Mike Flynn
The Scottish SPCA has revealed that in 2017 their frontline staff responded to over 11,900 incidents as a result of calls to their animal helpline in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said: “While Scotland is a nation of animals lovers, unfortunately there are some who still abuse and neglect animals.” Continue reading A nation of animal lovers? Almost 12,000 incidents report to animal charity helpline
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ACADEMICS and graduates have joined forces to create a transportation device which will give children with complex healthcare needs a new sense of freedom and independence. Continue reading SOLUTION: from skateboard to innovative healthcare aid
It is particularly relevant during 2018 Year of Young People to focus on the education of young people on lifestyle choices that can significantly risk the chance of getting cancer. The Teenager Cancer Trust’s education and awareness programme is now able to reach 80% of secondary schools in Scotland and Miles Briggs, the Scottish Conseratives health spokesman, supports their aim to achieve 100% coverage. Continue reading Briggs Commends Education for Young People on Cancer Prevention
A leading sight loss charity is calling for volunteers to help run four support groups for people with macular disease based in Edinburgh. Continue reading Sight loss charity seeks volunteers
