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
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Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work
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
New staff and equipment to treat bone diseases
LOTHIAN health chiefs are investing in new staff and equipment to help people with the bone disease osteoporosis. A second hi-tech scanner to detect and treat the disease is being set up at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Local GPs will soon be able to refer patients directly for tests using the high-tech equipment.… Continue reading New staff and equipment to treat bone diseases
Edinburgh mums top breastfeeding poll
Mothers in Edinburgh lead the way in Scotland when it comes to breastfeeding. New research has shown the capital has the highest percentage of mothers breastfeeding their babies more than six weeks after birth. The research, compiled by the NHS in Scotland, compared health board and council areas across Scotland. The survey found that 56.4… Continue reading Edinburgh mums top breastfeeding poll
New health complex in Midlothian
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
Companies urged to follow TV chef Jamie
TV chef Jamie Oliver started the healthy eating revolution with children . . . now companies are being urged to follow suit. Staff at NHS Lothian are offering free advice and training to help local firms introduce healthy food in staff canteens. Businesses are also being given advice on other staff health issues. Sue Muir… Continue reading Companies urged to follow TV chef Jamie
£8m health complex treats 50,000 patient
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
Callum becomes community councils’ poster child
LITTLE Callum Reid has become a pin-up - at the tender age of two. The toddler from Adambrae, Livingston, is currently starring in a new poster and leaflet campaign to promote community councils in West Lothian, Scotland. His baby face can be seen in shops, libraries and supermarkets across the district. "We really wanted to… Continue reading Callum becomes community councils’ poster child
Communities go online
COMMUNITY councils in West Lothian are going online to "net" residents' support. They've joined forces to launch a new website to boost their profile and make them more accessible. The result is http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk, a website backed by a poster and leaflet campaign - all designed to get more people talking to their community representatives. Helen… Continue reading Communities go online
Two join business group board
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
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