Holyrood to debate changes to organ donation legislation

A Bill to introduce a soft opt-out system of organ and tissue donation for deceased donors  will be debated in Parliament today. Members will be asked to agree to the general principles of the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill. Continue reading Holyrood to debate changes to organ donation legislation

Anyone for tennis?

Come and try your swing at some tennis open events this week

Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre is hosting two tennis open events, which are open to members and non-members. With lots of different coached tennis activities to try on their all-weather outdoor courts, there will be sessions catering for all abilities where you can try as many as you like for free.

The events are being held on:

Wednesday 27th February (18:30 – 20:30) – This adults’ tennis open evening has lots of fun activities whether you’ve just picked up a racket or you’re an ace on the court.

Saturday 2nd March (14:00 – 16:00) – An afternoon of fun tennis activities on the all-weather outdoor courts. There are activities throughout the afternoon for all ages and abilities.

The open events have lots of different activities to try whether it is working up a sweat or working on your technique. They also have some special sessions running from their regular programme that you can try out including:

  • Cardio Tennis – A high energy tennis and fitness class suitable for adults.
  • She Rallies – This one is for the girls! Girls aged 8-14 with experience in tennis can take part in a fun competition in teams. We also have sessions on for female coaches or volunteers to learn some new skills.
  • Tots Tennis – A series of fun tennis activities for little ones aged 2-4 to try out some tennis and coordination skills.

Spaces are limited so booking is advisable.  Contact the Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre 0131 443 0101 / info.cltc@edinburghleisure.co.uk or book online.

To see the full programme of activities for the events and find out more information: 

https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/cltc-open-event

Scottish Ambulance Service: New response system credited with saving 43% more lives

A new emergency response system which prioritises how the Scottish Ambulance Service responds to its sickest patients has resulted in an additional 1182 patients surviving life threatening illness and injury in the first year since the system was launched. Continue reading Scottish Ambulance Service: New response system credited with saving 43% more lives

Jen Richards leaves Pilton Community Health Project

Co-director Jen Richards has left Pilton Community Health Project:

Today is a day of reflection for me as I am leaving PCHP after working here for 9 ½ years; I’ve had a couple of different jobs here and my last one has been that of Director for the last 7 years (writes JEN RICHARDS). Continue reading Jen Richards leaves Pilton Community Health Project