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A new digital alarm system is to be introduced that will help keep vulnerable citizens safe in their homes across the North East.
…Excellent standards of care which make a difference have been achieved by Bon Accord Care in a 12-month period, a report to an Aberdeen City Council committee said.
The praise for Bon Accord Care staff came in an annual report which highlighted the positive impact of Arm’s Length…
Aberdeen City Council as part of its commitment to help people living in the city to access opportunities to aid their mental, physical and social wellbeing has organised the ‘I’m Fine festival, next month (October 2024).
The FREE to attend festival opens on Monday 7 October and closes on…
An additional £1.1million to upgrade Bucksburn Swimming Pool before it reopens was agreed today at committee.
The upgrade which is additional to normal reopening works came after the project design team undertook detailed appraisal of the building along with specialists to develop a…
A free mobile app that promotes medication with the potential to prevent drug-deaths was launched today in Aberdeen ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday (31st August…
There was a Transatlantic feel as volunteers and community groups took part in a massive 24-hour-long Midsummer litter pick across the city filling hundreds of black bags - and a new group taking part in Aberdeen, USA.
The Glitterpick event – with the aim of making the city more…
Progress on a series of innovative programmes to help support the health and wellbeing of council staff and their families were welcomed by councillors today (Monday 24 June).
The Staff Governance committee was updated on the Developing the Young Workforce programme, Employee Mental Health…
Legendary Aberdeen FC Captain Willie Miller officially opened a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Tillydrone today.
Cruyff Court Willie Miller was named in honour of the Dons’ skipper who led the team to the Cup Winners’ Cup victory over Real Madrid in 1983.
…Marischal College will be lit up in blue later this week (Thursday 11 April) to mark World Parkinson’s Day and support Parkinson’s UK’s ‘Make it Blue’ campaign.
The charity’s campaign aims to shine a light on the daily lives of people living with Parkinson’s Disease…
More care experienced children, young people and care leavers are being encouraged to continue to provide their experiences of care and how they feel about their lives.
The Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) and Coram Voice ‘Bright Spots’ research…
Two reports highlighting the importance of communication, engagement and listening for council staff mental health and wellbeing were approved by councillors today (Monday 22 January).
The Council’s Staff Governance committee was updated on the outcome of a staff wellbeing pulse…
People affected by the cost of living crisis can continue to find help keeping warm and fed over the festive period.
Facilities including Warm Spaces and foodbanks will remain open in Aberdeen for anyone to use.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian…