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The following information is being circulated on behalf of RoSPA On the 30th occasion of the UN’s International Day of Older Persons, which is marked every year on October 1st, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is raising concerns about the links between experiencing a fall at home and fuel and food...
SCSN statement on Police drones & body worn cameras report The Scottish Community Safety Network welcomes the Justice Sub-committee on Policing’s – 1st report on Police Scotland’s use of remote piloted aircraft systems and body worn video cameras ): and supports the recommendations made. In particular we welcome the call for enhanced scrutiny and transparency and...
SPARC Rural Crime Update The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime has shared an update of the latest developments in rural crime: As with the past few months, for the month of October again in terms of overall rural crimes reported and from all estimated and actual costs quoted, Lothians & Borders division followed by Aberdeenshire...
In September, the Board of Directors were notified that Lorraine Gillies had been shortlisted in the ‘Rising Chief Executive’ Category of the Third Sector Awards. The Third Sector Awards are open to all UK based registered charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. It was clear to the Board of Directors that Lorraine fitted the criteria...