Staff at St John’s Hospital have welcomed the final donation of almost £30,000 from the Friends of St John’s charity after they ceased operating. Continue reading Friends of St John’s hand over final cheque
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Cyrenians Outreach Team setting an example across Europe
Cyrenians’ outreach service, ‘Homeless Navigator Project’, has been selected as an example of good practice for promoting the inclusion of people who are homeless and using alcohol and/or drugs. Continue reading Cyrenians Outreach Team setting an example across Europe
Bright idea casts new light on young people’s mental wellbeing in Edinburgh
A new digital resource to support young adults experiencing mental health issues in the Edinburgh area is being launched with funding from the Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Continue reading Bright idea casts new light on young people’s mental wellbeing in Edinburgh
Briggs supports Marie Curie’s Great Big Daffodil campaign
Miles Briggs MSP visited Marie Curie’s Great Big Daffodil, supporting the charity’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, the Great Daffodil Appeal. Continue reading Briggs supports Marie Curie’s Great Big Daffodil campaign
Corra Foundation’s Change Convention: Thursday 28th March
Don’t miss the 2019 Change Convention! Brought to you by the Corra Foundation, the day will explore the idea that for real change to happen we must be prepared to listen, hear challenges and be willing to change as a result. Continue reading Corra Foundation’s Change Convention: Thursday 28th March
Firefighters take on Loch Ness challenge
FIREFIGHTERS Tony Collins and Keith Langley will spin into new territory when they take on a huge 106km cycle around Loch Ness this spring. Continue reading Firefighters take on Loch Ness challenge
Man crushed by forklift thanks Scottish Ambulance Service for saving his life
A man crushed by a forklift and left in “unbearable” pain after his organs collapsed says the swift response by the Scottish Ambulance Service saved his life. Continue reading Man crushed by forklift thanks Scottish Ambulance Service for saving his life
No more Nasty Party? Amber Rudd softens approach to disabled pensioners
Hundreds of thousands of disabled pensioners will no longer have to go through unnecessary reassessments for disability benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd announced yesterday. While charities welcomed the announcement, they argue that the measures just don’t go far enough. Continue reading No more Nasty Party? Amber Rudd softens approach to disabled pensioners
Local MSP visits groundbreaking community project
Cyrenians Farm Community were delighted to host Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance for a visit on Monday. Continue reading Local MSP visits groundbreaking community project
Cuddle blankets for St John’s Mother & Baby Unit
Project Linus UK is a voluntary organisation that aims to provide comfort, security and a hug through quilts and blankets to ill, injured or traumatised babies, children and young people up to the age of 18. Continue reading Cuddle blankets for St John’s Mother & Baby Unit