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Farr ELC And Primary Schools Receive Positive Education Scotland Reports

Farr ELC and Primary School have received positive reports following their most recent inspection by Education Scotland.   Education Committee Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: "The recent inspection at the Farr ELC and Primary School from Education Scotland received a very positive report, reflecting the professionalism, dedication and commitment of the caring staff at the settings, to create an inclusive, safe and nurturing ethos for all pupils attending.  

Improving Miscarriage Care

Women can expect improved miscarriage care Public Health and Women's Health Minister Jenni Minto has pledged, after unveiling a new framework, backed by £1.5 million funding.   The framework sets out a range of actions for Scotland’s NHS boards to implement, including ensuring that women going through miscarriage have a separate, private space.  

Improving Local Support For Families

Services providing local support for families will receive additional funding in the Scottish Budget, First Minister John Swinney has announced on the fifth anniversary of The Promise.   Following an agreement with COSLA, the share of Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) provided to Children's Services Planning Partnerships (CSPP) will increase by £6 million in the next financial year and remain at that level the following year.  

Improving Lives For People With Learning Disabilities

People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million fund.   The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities.  

Why Is It That Consumers Are Planning To Spend Less?

UK consumers think there's trouble ahead and are cutting their spending as a result.  That's the combined fault of the Bank of England and Rachel Reeves, and no one else but them can put matters right.  

Vitamin Deficiency May Be Why You're So Tired - A Nutritional Neuroscientist Explains How To Kickstart Your Energy By Getting Essential Nutrients In A Well-rounded Diet, Along With More Sleep And Exercise

Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S.  adults said they felt "very tired" or "exhausted" most days or every day over a three-month period.  

Antibacterials Are Everywhere: For The Sake Of Our Microbiome, We Need To Control Their Use

In a world increasingly obsessed with cleanliness, antimicrobial chemicals have become a staple in everyday life.  From soaps and cosmetics to cleaning sprays and period products, they promise to protect us by "killing 99.9% of bacteria".  

Highland Council Charitable Trusts Open For Applications

Do you need a grant to help with education, trips or other things.   Highland council is responsible for several trust that make grants for range of purposes.  

Parents And Carers Urged To Help Children Start New Year Healthy

UKHSA urges parents and carers to take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year.   The UK Health Security Agency is reminding parents and carers of the simple steps they can take to ensure their children make the healthiest start to the new school term.  

Simons Cat Still Going

Be More Cat This Year - Caturday Film Club.   Many more sill on Youtube..