Dona Milne is Deputy Director of Public Health, NHS Lothian and Chair of the Children’s Parliament in Scotland and Youth Scotland. She has a particular interest in challenging inequality and achieving real social impact, core to Inspiring Scotland’s mission.
In Dona’s role as Consultant and Deputy Director of Public Health, she works in the areas of reproductive health, children and young people’s wellbeing and reducing inequalities, particularly focusing on work on social determinants. Her main interests are teenage pregnancy, school attendance and community engagement, particularly youth work.
Dona is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health and an Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She originally trained in Community Education, specialising in young people and health, working in the voluntary sector and local government.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
Read More
“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
Read More
A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
Read More