An Edinburgh charity that assists the emergency services and nightlife workers in the capital will put on extra workers this evening, as restrictions lift across Scotland.
More restrictions will lift today as Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland has “turned a corner” in the fight against coronavirus.
The most recent Public Health Scotland figures show that new infections of the virus in Edinburgh and across Scotland have been steadily dipping recently, after the Omicron variant spread through the country from October onwards
Now more of these Christmas restrictions are being lifted, and people are able to go back to nightclubs and other large capacity indoor events.
Due to the rules lifting across the capital and beyond, Edinburgh-based charity Street Assist Edinburgh will be putting on an additional shift tonight to help the emergency services, and nightlife businesses to prevent serious incidents.
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In a post on Facebook, the charity wrote: "ADDITIONAL SHIFT TOMORROW
"To accommodate the re-opening of nightclubs and to support our partners Edinburgh Police Division and The City of Edinburgh Council, we plan on doing an additional shift tomorrow night.
"Our volunteers once again demonstrate their commitment to helping the community.
"We will operate from 8pm - 2am.
"For any first aid or welfare, you can call us on 07708351200 #HeretoHelp."
The charity has been dedicated to those enjoying a night out and run into trouble, such as minor injuries, people who are intoxicated and may have gotten separated from their friends, and so on.
In their description, it reads that "Street Assist Edinburgh provides immediate support, advice and first aid to a wide range of people.
"Many people become vulnerable, lost or disorientated as a result of alcohol misuse, but also people who have became separated from their friends, homeless people and victims of assault/domestic abuse.
"The emergency services are able to refer vulnerable individuals to Street Assist for minor incident treatment.
"This new initiative has been founded by and delivered by a dedicated group of award winning volunteers."
For more information on this charity's work, check out their website here.
