Finance was not a factor in Robert Greens' supervision order decision
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Regardless of what has been reported from court, finance was not a factor in the Robert Greens' supervision order decision.
Social care and health
3D extra care housing model at Penicuik Library
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People in Penicuik can now find out more about the new extra care housing facility in the town.
Community Payback Commendation
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A community garden project in Midlothian has been Commended in the Scottish Government’s ‘2012 Scottish Community Payback Unpaid Work Awards’.
We're joint finalists in Community Payback Awards
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Council and College community garden project up for top industry award.
Newbyres Easter Fayre
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Newbyres Village Care Home is having an Easter Fayre on Saturday 31 March 10am -12 noon.
Healthy snack heads for success
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Two talented teams of our service users are en route to success after creating the Road Health Bars.
Dalkeith site for new children's home approved
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We have approved a proposal to site a new four bedroom children's home in Dalkeith.
Working together
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We have formalised an agreement to work with the British Red Cross in an emergency.
We are here to help
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We are still coping with a high number of calls to our Call Centre after Tuesday's gales.
Scottish Government highlights our work in housing for older people
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The Scottish Government has included one of our developments as an example of innovative development in its newly released Older People's Housing Strategy.
New job service helps people with a mental health condition
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We're launching a new supported employment service for people with a mental health condition.
Launch of Joint Older People’s Strategy
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The next step in the highly successful transformation of older people’s care and support in Midlothian has been announced.
Meeting challenges head on through Joint Older People’s Strategy
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We're committed to continuing the transformation of older people’s care and support. The Midlothian Joint Older People’s Strategy 2011-15 has been endorsed.
Penicuik Town Hall move for Children & Families team
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Midlothian Council’s Children & Families West Service area team has moved to a central office. As of this week the whole team will be based at Penicuik Town Hall.
You are invited to a play launching dementia awareness
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The free performances take place in Mayfield on Monday 31 October.
Could you foster a child?
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Today (Wednesday 5 October) we are launching one of our biggest ever drives to recruit local foster carers for local children.
Welcome to Sandi from St Helena
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Sandi Francis is on a 9-week placement with Loanhead social work centre. She comes from St Helena, one of the most remote islands in the world.
Walk in Heels to raise awareness of violence against women
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Men from across Midlothian and East Lothian are being invited to participate in These Heels Are Made for Walking.
Positive rating for Child Protection in Midlothian
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Child protection in Midlothian gets positive inspection report
Spotlight put on protection for vulnerable adults
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Midlothian takes part in new TV campaign
Council stands firm on child protection and says it will continue to protect children
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Midlothian Council is standing firm over its application of child protection procedures which protect the vulnerable people in the county.
Child Protection: Response to comments in the media
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Two recent articles in the press have discussed child protection in Midlothian. Councillor Jackie Aitchison, Midlothian Council cabinet member for social work, responds to these articles:
Midlothian Council statement regarding Southern Cross
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Our main priority is the well-being of care home residents and the continuity of their care.
Local Government Minister recognises transformation of care services
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Midlothian Council continues to build its reputation for local government change and reform.
Council thanks staff following award win
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Transforming services for older people has won Midlothian Council a top social services Oscar. Council today (28 June) passed a motion recording its thanks to all staff involved.
Walk in Heels event - postponed
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The Walk in Heels event has been postponed.
Senior Olympics
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Care home residents from across Midlothian are gearing up for the county’s first Senior Olympics.
Make a difference - foster a child
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Foster Care Fortnight, co-ordinated by UK-wide charity the Fostering Network, begins on Monday 16 May.
Good report for our home care service
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Staff at Midlothian Council have been praised following a positive Care Commission report.
Care Commission gives Highbank thumbs-up
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Highbank Care Home and Highbank Day Care for Older People, run by Midlothian Council, have received “Good” and “Very Good” ratings from the Care Commission.
Join in the Midnight Football League
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Football loving 12 to 18 year olds can still join in Midlothian’s Midnight League.
Cherry Road reopens
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The Cherry Road Resource Centre is reopening on Monday 21 February following phase one of a £220,000 refurbishment.
