The scheme started in January, but in Edinburgh, the latest information suggests only about 50% of 5 to 15 year olds have the Pass. This is higher than in many Council areas and the data changes weekly; but when the cost of living is a serious issue for many families and young people, free bus […]
Open all hours starts back on Friday 29/4, book your place now… https://www.joininedinburgh.org/activity/19131/
Following discussions with Edinburgh Leisure over recent weeks, pleased to announce a significant increase in community access to the swimming pool at QHS from August. Thanks to Ryan (EL) for helping us escalate this and for designing and negotiating a workable timetable which accommodates the many users….. I wish to inform you of upcoming amendments […]
The group ‘Your Home’ is working in Queensferry at the moment to help anyone needing support or guidance relating to housing and benefits. This may be for a limited time if the service is found not to be needed. More info here : https://www.sacro.org.uk/services/mediation/your-home-housing-supporthttps://www.sacro.org.uk/services/mediation/your-home-housing-support Anne MitchellHealth & Wellbeing
Attached below is a letter on behalf of Sebastian Fischer, CEO of local charity, VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) regarding their new Carer Recovery Fund. This is a fantastic opportunity for Edinburgh’s unpaid carers to receive a grant of up to £500 to improve their wellbeing. To help us spread the word and ensure […]
The Scottish Government are advising that people do a lateral flow test before travel, mixing with others or visiting busy places. Regular testing for people with no COVID-19 symptoms is one of the ways we can ensure we are staying safe – and keeping others safe too. • Community test centres Community testing centres are […]
South Queensferry Medical Practice A drop in clinic will be run by Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership in the practice this SUNDAY 19th DECEMBER ONLY. This will run from 8:30am – 4:20pm and is for people aged 40 YEARS AND OVER ONLY. Please be prepared to queue if necessary. To reiterate, it has been […]
Winter safety postcard Winter Safety leaflet Chimneys leaflet
• Drop off donationsWe will be open for the next 4 weekends both Saturday and Sunday 10-2 at the community huts behind Queensferry primary school in School Lane. Any as new toys and clothes (remember the teens too), gift wrap, sellotape and gift tags, christmas stockings, bags for life will be gratefully received and rehomed. […]