Sarah Boyack

Age Scotland Survey Shows Housing must be Adapted for Older People

Calls from Age Scotland​ today to ‘future-proof’ housing stock for older people. A new survey shows a clear need to invest more in housing that can be adapted for people with disabilities and suit their needs as they grow older. Suggestions include adaptable space, energy efficiency measures and dementia-friendly design. The number of over-65s in …

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FSB Business support webinars May 13

The Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) latest business confidence survey shows that coronavirus crisis has increased pressures on Scotland’s small businesses. FSB has therefore launched a new series of online events, free for both members and non-members which includes both peer-to-peer support sessions and information sharing webinars. On Wednesday 13 May, Colin Borland will host …

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Family Support on Lothians

The Capital City Partnership is facilitating a competitive grants process for a programme to run in several local authorities including Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. Their Intensive Family Support Service aims to target persistent worklessness and poverty throughout the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal area. They’ll provide income advice, and work with …

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News (ARCHIVE) If you’re looking for a new challenge and a chance to be involved in Scottish politics at an exciting time, I am recruiting for a communications officer and assistant caseworker (details of the jobs below). I look forward to hearing from you. Was pleased to submit a Parliamentary motion supporting North Edinburgh Arts …

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If you’re looking for a new challenge and a chance to be involved in Scottish politics at an exciting time, I am recruiting for a communications officer and assistant caseworker (details of the jobs below). I look forward to hearing from you. Was pleased to submit a Parliamentary motion supporting North Edinburgh Arts who have …

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Meeting of the Scottish Parliament 12 August 2020: Economic Recovery Scottish Parliament: Official Report Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab) August 13th, 2020 Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 11 August 2020, Scottish Parliament: Official Report Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab) Covid-19 Debate: Communities speech June 9, 2020 “Any electoral reform should be both meaningful and inclusive, and aimed …

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 NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES (ARCHIVE) Covid in Scotland: Third of NHS Lothian staff absences linked to stress during first wave, Edinburgh Live, Nov 12, 2020 MSPs call for reversal of tax free shopping ban Daily Business, Oct 7, 2020 Coronavirus – outbreaks in two Lothian care homes The Edinburgh Reporter, Oct 6, 2020 Edinburgh to become first council …

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