Latest figures have revealed that NHS Lothian is the worst performing Health Board in Scotland for A & E waiting times. Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs MSP says it’s another example of SNP Ministers failing people in Lothian. Continue reading NHS Lothian A&E waiting times worst in Scotland over February
The Scottish Affairs Committee has welcomed much of the Government’s response to the Taylor review of employment practices, but has called on the Government to do more to protect the rights of employees and workers in a rapidly evolving work environment. Continue reading Westminster Government must do more to protect employment rights and tackle poor employment practices
Essential work to resurface worn sections of path and improve drainage across Edinburgh’s North Edinburgh Path Network is due to get underway on 7 March for 12 weeks (weather permitting, of course!) Continue reading North Edinburgh’s path network resurfacing to begin next week
The Amber Rose, Chanter, Hanover Tap and The Southsider are joining thousands of pubs and bars across the UK in what is thought to be the world’s biggest pub quiz – and it’s all in aid of charity. Continue reading Edinburgh bars join world’s biggest pub quiz
The dangers of icy and wet footpaths can result in older and vulnerable people being left stranded in their homes during bad weather. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is urging councils, businesses and neighbours to be ‘Snow Angels’ and grit pavements outside of homes and on high streets as the poor weather continues. Continue reading Could you be a Snow Angel during Storm Emma?
The Armed Forces are assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather over recent days. Continue reading Military digs deep to aid snow relief
The priority over the weekend at NHS Lothian’s acute hospitals must continue to be on urgent cases and on maintaining safe, quality patient care.
Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said: “The extreme weather has pressed our services and our heroic staff to the limit and I am so proud of the way they have responded and risen to every challenge. Continue reading Weekend services at NHS Lothian
With Lothian buses back on (albeit on a Sunday service) and the Met Office’s weather warning downgraded to a yellow alert, Edinburgh Leisure has taken the decision for the majority of our venues to open today, Saturday, 3 March, with the following exceptions: Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure: reopening plans following extreme weather
As Scotland continues to feel the effects of the severe weather of recent days, people are being asked if they can offer to help in their communities. Continue reading True Grit: help your community, says Swinney
NHS 24 appeals for help this weekend
As the weather continues to cause travel disruption across the country, NHS 24 is asking people to support staff providing vital services over this coming weekend. Continue reading NHS 24 service update
