Category: public sector

community, housing, public sector

£4 complex provides new homes for pensioners and families

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A £4 MILLION housing development - providing new flats for rent in Edinburgh - was officially opened today (Monday, June 27) by the city's Lord Provost, Lesley Hinds. The development at Stenhouse Mill Wynd, off Gorgie Road, has transformed a derelict site into sheltered accommodation for pensioners and homes for local families. The 39 flats… Continue reading £4 complex provides new homes for pensioners and families

environment, health, public sector

Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work

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The joint leader of the Scottish Green Party is to plant a tree at St. John's Hospital in Livingston today (Monday, May 23). MSP Robin Harper will mark the hospital's accreditation with ISO 14001 - an international award given to organisations which demonstrate high environmental standards. Mr Harper, whose regional constituency covers Livingston, is expected… Continue reading Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work

community, health, public sector

New health complex in Midlothian

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A NEW health centre in Midlothian opened its doors to patients today (Monday, May 16). The new Bonnyrigg Health Centre provides homes for three GP practices, along with district nurses, health visitors, midwives, physiotherapists and other health workers. The building, at 109-111 High Street, replaces the existing centre at 35-37 High Street. David White, the… Continue reading New health complex in Midlothian

community, health, public sector

£8m health complex treats 50,000 patient

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A PIONEERING Lothian health complex has treated its 50,000th patient. The £8 million Leith Community Treatment Centre, just off Great Junction Road, was opened last July by the then health minister Malcolm Chisholm. It provides a wide range of outpatient and day services for adults and children living in Leith and surrounding areas of north-east… Continue reading £8m health complex treats 50,000 patient

business support, community, public sector, small business

Two join business group board

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THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has appointed two new board members. Diane Paterson of Ecosse in Bo'ness and Raymond McNeill of Avecia in Grangemouth will help steer the future direction of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust. The Trust, based at Newhouse Business Park in Grangemouth, provides a range of services for local firms… Continue reading Two join business group board

health, public sector

Improved sex education – in bid to reduce abuse

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PEOPLE with learning disabilities are to get better sex education - thanks to a new initiative in Lothian. Public sector bosses hope the move will give disabled people clear guidance on their rights - and reduce cases of abuse. Brian Cavanagh, chair of NHS Lothian, said: "For a long time, the sexual and relationship needs… Continue reading Improved sex education – in bid to reduce abuse

business support, Design, public relations, public sector, small business

Magazine puts area on the map

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A NEW publication is highlighting West Lothian’s strategic position at the heart of Scotland. Property Matters has been produced by West Lothian Council to attract new companies to the area. The eight-page magazine – designed by The PR Store – is being distributed with the November edition of Business Insider magazine. Councillor Willie Dunn, the… Continue reading Magazine puts area on the map