Welcome to our new CEO
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Amma’s inaugural CEO, Maree Aldam. The appointment of a CEO marks an important milestone for Amma, as we set our sights on opportunities for growth.
On March 25, Angela Maclean from BBC Eorpa reported on the effect of the pandemic on refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow.
During the first lockdown many were moved into hotel accommodation for their safety and welfare but concerns emerged about the effect of this on their mental health. A year on many remain in hotels and further concerns have been raised about conditions in a new mother and baby unit in the city.
Tha dragh mu àiteachan-fuirich do mhàthraichean agus pàistean a tha a' sireadh comraich an Alba am measg nan trioblaidean air am bi #Eòrpa ag aithris an t-seachdain-sa. Ro-shealladh air #AnLà a-nochd aig 8f agus air Eòrpa às a dhèidh aig 8.30f @bbcalba pic.twitter.com/SQcAaCwqT7
— BBC Naidheachdan (@bbcnaidheachdan) March 25, 2021
The full episode is available on BBC iPlayer until April 22, 2021. Watch here.
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