Social enterprises are to benefit from £5 million of new funding to enable them to access free specialist business advice. Continue reading Business support for social enterprises: more funding for free advice service
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New national resource to aid support for young people
The first ever national guidance for professionals giving advice and support to young people on healthy relationships and consent has been published. It means that whenever a young person seeks advice – whether from a teacher, a health professional or a youth worker – they should receive consistent, age-appropriate information. Continue reading New national resource to aid support for young people
Staying in the LOOP: Volunteer Edinburgh trials Phoneline service
The LOOPs Phoneline offered tailored information to older people on activities and services across Edinburgh over the past five years. Continue reading Staying in the LOOP: Volunteer Edinburgh trials Phoneline service
Lothian residents encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter
People who live in Lothian are being reminded to make the most of the Easter weekend by taking a few simple steps to look after their health. Continue reading Lothian residents encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter
One in five Scots would never tell their partner about their debt
Almost one fifth (19%) of UK consumers would never tell their partner about their debts, according to research commissioned by credit information provider, Equifax. Continue reading One in five Scots would never tell their partner about their debt
Big Energy Saving Week: fuel bill saving advice
Households across Scotland are being encouraged to take steps to reduce their energy usage and save money on their fuel bills as part of a nationwide campaign. Continue reading Big Energy Saving Week: fuel bill saving advice
Reminder: EVOC support for grant decision casualties
EVOC is supporting organisations that were unsuccessful in the EIJB grant application process to help with the immediate issues and longer-term sustainability for the organisations affected by the grant decisions. Continue reading Reminder: EVOC support for grant decision casualties
NHS Lothian: stay safe and happy this Hogmanay
NHS Lothian have issued some health and safety advice to stay safe and happy this Hogmanay. Continue reading NHS Lothian: stay safe and happy this Hogmanay
Granton goes to Holyrood: GIC’s pioneering work to be celebrated at Scottish Parliament
Granton Information Centre’s pioneering work is to be celebrated at an event at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood tomorrow. Continue reading Granton goes to Holyrood: GIC’s pioneering work to be celebrated at Scottish Parliament
Talking Money at The Prentice Centre
The Prentice Centre in West Granton was the venue for the third in a series of money advice community events taking place across Edinburgh during Talk Money Week. Fourteen organisations were represented at yesterday’s event. Continue reading Talking Money at The Prentice Centre