Events
Current and future events
Next Peer Support Group meeting for PA employers
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Taking place on Wednesday 19th June, 2.30 - 4.30pm, in the Conference Room at Norton Park, 57 Albion Road Edinburgh. Please contact Katrina for more information on 0131 475 2350 or email: Katrina@lothiancil.org.uk
TOWARDS A GOOD LIFE, TOWARDS AN EQUAL LIFE
Tuesday 25 June 2013
Forward Mid, a Midlothian-based disabled people’s forum, is taking a lead role in this event which is bringing disabled people and professionals together to launch Midlothian Physical Disability Strategy 2013-2015. There will be an information session on Welfare Reform, then an overview of current activities that have come from the Strategy’s Action Plan. This will include a short film, followed by a working lunch. The afternoon will consist of spending time in mixed groups of disabled people and professionals. This will enable participants to look at ways of working together to enable disabled people to lead a full and independent life. Make connections around areas of interest and plan for more future successes! Taking place at: Loanhead Miners 11.15am – 3.00pm To book a place, or for further information about this event, please contact either: Jayne Lewis, Midlothian Council 0131 271 3665 Eric Johnstone, Forward Mid 0131 663 9471 Jayne.lewis@midlothian.gov.uk Eric.johnstone@mvacvs.org.uk
Scottish Government guidance on Self Directed Support – opportunity to have your say
Wednesday 26 June 2013
The Self Directed Support (Scotland) Act gained Royal Assent on 10 January this year. The Act will quite radically change the way people eligible for care/support will be offered a package of support. Scottish Government has written guidance for Councils on how they should implement the new statutory duties that the Act will give them. We invite you to an event, on Wednesday 26 June 2013, to gather your views and ideas on what the guidance should include. The consultation event will begin at 10.30, finish at 15.00 and include a one hour break for a buffet lunch. We will take you through this on the day, but if you would like to read the guidance please go to: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/04/7003 Places are limited, so please book early. Completed booking forms must be returned to LCiL by Wednesday 19 June 2013.
Access to Work project launch date
Friday 28 June 2013
In 2013-14 LCiL is funded by the Office of Disability Issues (ODI) to promote and provide information and advice on Access to Work to disabled people, people with long term conditions, employers and employment support organisations, in the Lothian Region.
Building on and developing its current relationships with disabled people, people with long term conditions and a wide variety of organisations, the project will strategically target sections of these to ensure that they are aware of the benefits and support available from Access to Work.
To book your place call ask for Amanda Beech on 0131 475 2350 or email: Amanda.beech@lothiancil.org.uk
More info: http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/
Living and Work Choices in Midlothian this July
Thursday 04 July 2013
This summer Living and Work Choices is taking place for the first time in Midlothian on the 4th, 9th, 11th and 16th of July. Venue: Midlothian Voluntary Action, White Hart Street, Dalkeith, from 10.30am-3.30pm. Funded by the Big Lottery, it aims to create unique opportunities for disabled people and people with long term conditions, to learn new life-long skills and make informed choices about becoming more independent. This includes: * Explore options for future, whether they be for Self Directed Support, Direct Payments or accessing employment, further education or training opportunities, so you can make an informed choice about what you want to do. * Give you information about your rights. * Provide guidance, confidence and skills to make your choice work for you. * Offer you access to peer support. * Give you one to one support to transform ideas into actions at a pace that suits you. To register your interest or for an informal chat to find out more about the course, contact LCiL on 0131 475 2350 or go to our website www.lothiancil.org.uk or email lwc@lothiancil.org.uk
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