News Archive

Biggest number of Sands Ribbon Displays ever for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Bereaved parents and families across Scotland remember together all those lives lost too soon.   Sands, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, has counted the most Ribbon Displays ever created across the country by the charity's dedicated volunteers and supporters.  

Pension Credit Awareness Advice

A message for everyone who may be entitled to Pension Credit!.   On Wednesday 2 October 2024, Caithness CAB is running a Pension Credit Walk-in Clinic between 11 am and 3 pm at our Thurso office.  

New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls

Violence Against Women and Girls in Scotland 14,602 sexual crimes were recorded by Police Scotland in 2022-23.i The Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2019-2020 showed that only 22% of victims/survivors of rape reported it to the police.ii At least 37% of the 14,602 sexual crimes recorded in 2022-23 by the police related to a victim under the age of 18.iii There has been a notable decrease in the extent to which people agree with rape myths since 2014.  In 2019, 8% of people in Scotland thought that ‘women often lie about being raped' (down from 23% in 2014).  

New Highland Youth Convener Takes Up The Reins For 2024/25

Lauren McKittrick from Inverness has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener, becoming the 16th young person to take on the job since 2007.   22-year-old Lauren has been involved in outdoor education and has experience as a volunteer youth worker with the Army welfare service as well as undertaking community engagement projects with the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.  

Third Force News Magazine's September Edition Is Out Now

Third Force News magazine September edition is a packed mag looking at austerity, funding and much, much more.   In a packed magazine, we take a look at a range of issues which really get to the heart of what the voluntary sector is, and what we do.  

Getting It Right For Every Child GIRFEC Refresh

At today's Education Committee (Thursday 12 September 2024), Members noted the work being undertaken to refresh Highland's approach to GIRFEC based upon the guidance launched by the Scottish Government.   Education Committee Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: "GIRFEC is an evidence-based, internationally recognised and child-rights-based approach.  

Appeal To Help Track Greylag Geese

NatureScot are asking people in Orkney and north-east Scotland are being asked to look out for greylag geese with special GPS collars as part of an international project to understand more about the Icelandic population.   NatureScot and the Icelandic Institute of Natural History are working together to gain a better understanding of the current migration patterns for Icelandic greylag geese.  

Child Winter Heating Assistance Still Available For Some Children With A Disability

Child Winter Heating Assistance is a payment to help families of a child on the highest rate care component of Disability Living Allowance for Children to heat their homes.   You do not need to apply for the payment if the child currently lives in Scotland.  

Growing Older And Feeling Colder? Tips To Stay Warm This Winter

While cold sensitivity could possibly be a sign of a health problem, such as hypertension or diabetes, many healthy adults also find their winters feeling colder as they age.   Studies show that older adults tend to have slightly lower body temperatures than younger adults.  

Early Learning And Childcare Consultation Survey Launch

The Highland Council's Early Learning & Childcare Consultation is now live, and we want to hear from those living across Highland.  The survey is open until Friday 4 October 2024 and can be filled out at the link on this page.