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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Back to Work Guidance for Employers
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development have issued some advice for employers on how to handle a phased return to work. The Job Retention Scheme remains important for most businesses, though, and has saved an estimated 374,000 jobs so far. The CIPD has warned that changes to JRS will be required to avoid permanent …
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 …
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 …
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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