Hugo Whitaker

Development Worker - Disability and Carers. Greenspace and Health. Growing food with varying success. Freelance fundraising/development. Views my own.

[EVOC | Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council @evoc_edinburgh]

🎡 Step right up and take a spin on our
Wheel of Fortune at exhibition stall no.8! 🌟 You could win an amazing training discount.

#SCVOGathering

[Teens+ @TeensPlusScot]

Flashback memory! Next Steps hosted a fantastic Halloween disco filled with spooky costumes, thrilling music, and incredible dance moves. The atmosphere was electrifying as everyone came together to celebrate the spirit of Halloween 🎃

Thank you to everyone who attended 💚

[Hugo Whitaker @evoc_hugo]

@EdinburghHSCP EVOC are looking forward to being part of this exciting event tomorrow!

[Hearing Link Services @HearingLink]

We will be at the #SeeHearFest next Friday @ Meadowbank Sports Centre, #Edinburgh 📍 from 11am to 4pm.
Our peer support volunteers & staff will be there offering information about how we can support you or a loved one.
@EdinburghHSCP @Edinburgh_CC @NHS_Lothian @scotgovhealth

[Visibility Scotland @VisibilityScot]

Join us this Friday, 1 Sept, at the #SeeHearFest Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, EH7 6AE. The event is open between 11am- 4pm. Pop in to meet over 40 service providers for people living with #Blindness #SightLoss #Deafness #HearingLoss #DeafBlindness or #DualSensoryLoss.

[The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership @EdinburghHSCP]

The first See Hear Fest is happening next Friday (1 September) between 11am and 4pm at Meadowbank Sports Centre, London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE. Come along to talk to over 40 groups and organisations who can offer help, information and advice to people with sensory loss.

[EVOC | Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council @evoc_edinburgh]

The 2023 Edinburgh Carers’ Survey is now open.

Are you an unpaid carer in Edinburgh? Share your valuable insights in the survey, shaping the development of the Edinburgh Carers Strategy.

Your input matters! https://t.co/OKkEeZPN3b

[Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) @thecockburn]

A project manager has been unveiled to lead the drive to find a sustainable community-led future for the Gorgie City Farm in Edinburgh.

https://t.co/eg4D5zYfcA

[EVOC | Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council @evoc_edinburgh]

NEWS: Suzanne Campbell (Project Manager) and Cat Young (Project Facilitator) have been appointed to help lead the project to secure a sustainable future for the #GorgieCityFarm site.

Read the full story: https://t.co/hwbGvr6M7m

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

"Not being able to afford the basic things such as shower
gel or toilet roll and not being able to afford heating.”

Read our "Being a young carer is not a choice; it’s just what we do” Scotland Summary report👉 https://t.co/q6xYXTzrZz #YoungCarers #YoungAdultCarers #UnpaidCarers

[EVOC | Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council @evoc_edinburgh]

We’re proud to be supporting @mentalhealth this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - 15 to 21 May.

Join in and help to create a world with good mental health for all.

Find out more and get involved: https://t.co/k38guAB8AG

#ToHelpMyAnxiety

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

Carer Support Payment will be the new benefit replacing Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. It is planned to go live in Spring 2024. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/TLWKP67AVL

[Hands off Howden Park @HandsoffHPC]

The agenda for the WL Council meeting on 9 May has now been published. This includes a 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟯𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

Sign the Petition Below:

[Hugo Whitaker @evoc_hugo]

It's been great working with you, and wishing you all the best. Keep in touch!

[Cyrenians @Cyrenians1968]

Family conflict and relationship breakdown is one of the main causes of #Homelessness, especially among young people - and increasing financial stresses are piling stress onto families. But support like our Family Outreach and Mediation can stop homelessness before it starts.

[Friends of the Mansion Gracemount @OfGracemount]

Roadshow - wednesday 15th March 2023 10.30 to 4.30pm we’ll be visiting Cameron toll shopping centre to raise awareness of the Gracemount Mansion Project. Pop in and see us if you’re in the area

[Friends of the Mansion Gracemount @OfGracemount]

Our website is now live! Thanks to all who supported our fundraiser to help get this off the ground https://t.co/vVkHGSBIvD

[Friends of the Mansion Gracemount @OfGracemount]

@ArtsGHS @GracemountHigh @GracemountPS @FrogstonPS Brilliant. We’d love to come along and have a stall if possible to raise awareness of the Gracemount Mansion community project and support more people to know what’s available within the local community. @evoc_hugo #heritage

[ID Family Research @Family_RG1]

Are you a parent or sibling carer of someone with a learning disability? We have 30 spaces available free of charge for an online mindfulness course plus three peer mentoring calls - follow this link to let us know if you’d like to take part: https://t.co/DYEgvfu4wZ