To mark the Scottish Government’s Year of Young People 2018, we’re excited to launch a new National Lottery fund to help young people #SparkAChange in their lives. Continue reading YOYP 2018: National Lottery funding available
Tag: Health and wellbeing
Young volunteers wanted to run IRONKIDS Scotland events
Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged 3 to 14, will be providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 8 and 26 to become part of the event planning and delivery teams that will co-produce a key part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 celebrations and the newest events in the hugely popular IRONKIDS global series.
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Getting Scotland CPR ready
People can now learn how to do CPR to the tune of the Proclaimer’s hit ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’. The online film, funded by the Scottish Government and featuring Carole Smillie, has been created with the Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS) partnership. Continue reading Getting Scotland CPR ready
The Tamalpa Sessions at North Edinburgh Arts
Creativity for health and wellbeing
25th April – 20 June
Wednesdays from 6pm – 7.30pm
Walking Football Scotland to support Prostate Cancer UK
Walking Football Scotland has chosen Prostate Cancer UK as their official charity partner and aims to educate and help raise awareness of the disease amongst its 1,800 members through regular communications, such as newsletters, awareness talks from charity volunteers and featuring the iconic Man of Men logo on event banners. Continue reading Walking Football Scotland to support Prostate Cancer UK
Ancient Pilgrimage route to St. Andrews Revived
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs is encouraging walkers to enjoy The Way of St Andrews – whether you’re religious or not. Continue reading Ancient Pilgrimage route to St. Andrews Revived
Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals
Low-income families with young children will receive increased payments, digital smartcards and access to a wider range of foods under new proposals. The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to reshape the Welfare Foods Scheme, which aims to help families access a healthy diet. Continue reading Have your say on Welfare Foods Scheme proposals
Sugar Levy: just one step in the right direction?
From today, millions of children across the UK will benefit from the Westminster government’s key milestone in tackling childhood obesity, as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into effect.
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TV Doctor encourages Edinburgh smokers to quit in ‘Vapril’
TV doctor Dr Christian Jessen has launched an awareness and education campaign taking place in Edinburgh and other UK cities to encourage the city’s smokers to quit by switching to vaping. In Edinburgh, 17% of the population are smokers, approximately 2% above the average in the UK. Continue reading TV Doctor encourages Edinburgh smokers to quit in ‘Vapril’
Landmark new rights for unpaid carers
Improved access to support and advice
Significant new rights improving support and recognition for unpaid cares have come into force. Under the Carers (Scotland) Act, all people who provide unpaid care for friends, family, and neighbours will now have the right to a personalised plan. This will identify their needs and help them access information, advice and support, before reaching a crisis point. Continue reading Landmark new rights for unpaid carers