The Social Housing Resilience Group (SHRG) has created a guide to help social landlords restart services that have been paused due to COVID-19. the guide covers the re-opening of housing offices and the resumption of services delivered to tenants in their homes. The document is a practical briefing note and does not replace any existing …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Supporting Sheila Gilmore at the general election 2019 hustings at Edinburgh Central Mosque, live-streamed on Facebook with good debate and discussion. Well done to all the candidates, but especially Sheila who gave some great answers. Also, thanks to the mosque management team for making everyone so welcome on the night.
