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.
The survey aims to capture information on third sector organisations who are delivering Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) services in Scotland and will be used to inform future developments in the sector. We would like to hear from third sector organisations delivering PIMH support and organisations and agencies who refer families to third sector PIMH services.
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Are you a business professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network (SVN) and use your skills for social good! If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution with real purpose, join the network and: Gain skills and knowledge through working with a new sector Expand your
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“[My mentor] made me believe in myself again” Over the summer, 12 tech gurus from financial firm Morgan Stanley were matched with those who work in the third sector in Scotland to embark on a six month mentoring programme through Inspiring Scotland’s Specialist Volunteer Network. Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services and
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