Children with mental health issues are being let down says a Green MSP in response to figures showing three out of ten children are waiting more than 18-weeks for treatment. Alison Johnstone MSP, the Scottish Greens’ health spokesperson, says the figures should convince government ministers to “look beyond” the NHS and include mental health awareness in the school curriculum. Continue reading Government is failing children with mental health issues, says Greens
Scotland can and should go further in rolling out free personal care, a Green MSP has said, as ministers move a step closer to implementing Frank’s Law. Continue reading Frank’s Law: Greens call for free personal care rollout
A new video starring Edinburgh primary school children highlights the importance of sticking to the speed limit. Pupils from the Royal High Primary School were filmed talking directly to the camera about the need for drivers to keep them safe by abiding by the 20mph limits around their school. Continue reading Primary School produces powerful message for speeding drivers
Expert recommendations to make school food and drink even healthier are being consulted on by the Scottish Government. John Swinney says standards are already high but the Scottish Greens say more is needed to encourage healthy eating. Continue reading Please, sir: we want some more – healthier school food guidance not enough, say Greens
Latest statistics show that the number of children walking to school in Scotland continues to decline. 42 per cent of children usually walk to school now, compared to 48 per cent just ten years ago. Continue reading Action needed to reverse the decline in Scottish pupils walking to school
We are pleased to be running out popular Hidden Walks again this summer (writes Pilton Community Health Project’s Physical Activity development worker Lianne Pipskj). Each Thursday from 7 June- 9 August there will be a volunteer-led, themed walk exploring different parts of North Edinburgh (see programme below).
A guest volunteer will be there each week to give people information (historical and environmental) about certain points on the walks.
First up next week is Lauriston Castle …
Access to free sanitary products extended
People from low-income households across the country will be able to receive free sanitary products. Following the successful pilot in Aberdeen, charity FareShare will receive over £500,000 to distribute sanitary products with the aim of reaching an estimated 18,800 more people. Continue reading Government acts to tackle period poverty
Over 160 P6 & P7 pupils from Pirniehall, Wardie, Craigroyston, Ferryhill, Granton and Blackhall Primary Schools took part in Spartans Community Football Academy’s annual Girls’ Football Festival on Friday. Continue reading Spartans stage annual Girls’ Football Festival
A package of measures, including £50 million extra funding, is to be made available to health boards this year to reduce long waits for treatment. Continue reading £50 million additional funding to improve NHS performance
Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All has launched the 15th annual Big Fit Walk, a campaign that will see more people become more active this June. Over the next four weeks, people of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to organise a 30-minute walk or join one being held in their local area. Continue reading Big Fit Walk calls on communities to join biggest short walk of the year
