NABA News and Information
EELCA- Modern Apprenticeships 2025- New Intake
EELCA will be advertising 10 posts for the next intake of Modern Apprenticeships to start in August 2025. If you know of anyone interested in training to become an Early Years Practitioner with the City of Edinburgh Council, this is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn. A two year bespoke apprenticeship working towards an SCQF level 7 qualification recognised by SSSC and building your practice in two different work placements, whilst supported by our very own SQA accredited centre EELCA. For these posts you need to meet one of the criteria below:
Have left High School, in the years 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025
Currently on a City of Edinburgh Council employability training programme
Aged up to 29 years of age with a disability
Aged up to 29 years of age and Care Experienced/a Care Leaver
Posts for the 2025 Apprenticeships will go live on My Jobs Scotland from Monday 17th March until Sunday 30 March. Interviews scheduled for April.
Further details from eelca@edinburgh.gov.uk
NABA promoting the International Day of the African Child on the 26th June 2025
We are kindly asking all to celebrate and do something with children to mark the day or you can donate £5 or £10 or £20 or more to buy a toy, a school bag with pencils and drawing pads for a child in Africa or to support African and Black youth clubs in Scotland. (Your donation includes shipping and transportation cost to Africa) Please donate at;
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nabainternationaldayoftheafricanchild?utm_term=zAQZ22bKp&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
NHS Scotland
NABA Health awareness campaign
NABA is kindly asking for all Africans and Black individual to be aware of Hepatitis B. Please contact your GP for more advise or call 111
View your test results
You can view test results that have been shared with your GP surgery using the NHS App, your NHS account or other online services and apps.
To view your test results online, you must be:
aged 16 or over
When you create an account, you'll need to prove your identity before you can view your test results. This helps keep your information secure.
Log in or open NHS App Create an accountOther ways to view your test results
Email or call the GP surgery, or speak to a receptionist next time you visit.
Police Scotland (Policing Together)
Policing Together Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy
NABA working with your local Police Commanders, Community Advisers and Communities to address your concerns around safety, crime and police engagement.
Public Health Scotland improving representation in the Board Room. An important first step.
PHS welcomes 2025 Boardroom Apprentice - News - Public Health Scotland
Public Engagement – Equality Outcomes – EDI Framework
Can you be a helper and spread the word?
The Equalities Team is engaging with the public to help shape our Council’s future Equality Outcomes 2025-2026 and wider EDI Framework for 2026-2030.
• We are asking people what it’s like for them accessing and engaging with Council services.
• We are keen to ensure that as many people who live, work, study, and visit Edinburgh get the opportunity to give us their feedback.
• We would be grateful if you could help us promote our survey at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/equalityoutcomes and in-person sessions to the people you support (posters attached).
You’ll find an Easy-Read version of the survey as attached.
Drop-in sessions are taking place at various libraries available between 1pm & 4pm across the City : -
Tuesday 11 March and Tuesday 8th April in Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG
Tuesday 18 March in Granton Library 29 Wardieburn Terrace Edinburgh EH5 1DD
Tuesday 25 March in Gilmerton Library 13 Newtoft Street Edinburgh EH17 8RG
Tuesday 1 April in East Neighbourhood Centre and Library 101 Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4DS.
In-person sessions taking place at the Equality & Rights Network @Volunteer Edinburgh Office, 222 Leith Walk, EH6 5EQ : -
Wednesday 19 March – 6pm to 7.30pm
Wednesday 26 March – 11.30am to 1pm
Tuesday 29th April 10am-11.30am
Please get in touch if you have any questions. garry.sneddon@edinburgh.gov.uk
Many thanks for all your help and support.