Question of the Month October 2023

September Results Our Question of the Month for September was based on our ‘Mental Health & Suicide Prevention’ themed newsletter. We published a new Safer Communities Scotland Podcast on ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ with John Gibson of the Canmore Trust & marked World Suicide Prevention Day on 11 September. In the Podcast we discussed...

Question of the Month September 2023

August Results Our Question of the Month for August 2023 was based around our August newsletter theme of ‘Celebrating Community Safety Partnerships’. Community Safety Partnerships carry out a lot of work in local communities, but very often can be something of an invisible hand – influencing and shaping our communities in ways that might not...

Question of the Month August 2023

Question of the Month for July: Results Our Question of the Month for July was inspired by our last newsletter’s ‘Water Safety’ theme. Recent figures from England & Wales saw a sizeable increase in deaths in the water, including babies drowning in baths and calls for parents to be aware of how to keep their...

Why is it important to noise-proof your home?

By Leo Clarke, Consultant Excessive and nuisance noise can have a significant impact on your living environment and your wellbeing. Noise-proofing can help to reduce the severity of nearby traffic noise, noisy neighbours, construction work, or night-time city noise. It’s becoming more important than ever before to protect yourself against excess noise. Here are three...

Question of the Month July 2023

Question of the Month June 2023: Results Our Question of the Month for July was based on our ‘Equalities/Diversity’ themed newsletter – published at the end of what was also Pride Month. LGBT rights issues have been in the media a lot in the past few years, with hate crimes increasing over the past five...

Changes to law on Fireworks

Information about the law on using fireworks and pyrotechnics. Extra measures to prevent the misuse of fireworks and pyrotechnics in public places including sporting and live music events have come into force. This is to help protect public safety.  From 6 June 2023 unless you have a ‘reasonable excuse’ or are exempt, you will be...

Question of the Month May 2023

Results for April Our Question of the Month for April related to our ‘Place’ and Rural themed newsletter. We asked: “Do you feel that there are enough amenities and play parks for children and young people where you live?” Question of the Month for May Our Question of the Month for May comes from our...

SFRS Hoarding Awareness Week Seminars

Our colleagues at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a series of webinars this week for Hoarding Awareness Week. Book your place on the links below: Free Online Seminars Each day there is a seminar focused around a different topic, available to book via the links below – Monday 15th May – 3.00...

Question of the Month April 2023

Results for March Our Question of the Month for March related to our ‘Trauma Informed Society’ themed newsletter. We published a Podcast with Aidan Martin, author & CEO of The Scheme Livi, who was also a panellist at our screening of the ‘Wisdom of Trauma – with Dr Gabor Mate’ film. Aidan kindly provided us...

Question of the Month March 2023

Our Question of the Month for March 2023 comes from our Safer Communities Scotland Podcast Interviewee Aidan Martin, author & CEO of The Scheme Livi. Aidan is also a panellist at our ‘Wisdom of Trauma with Dr Gabor Mate’ film screening. We’re asking: Results for February Our Question of the Month for February related to...