Past Events
Self Directed Support Event
The Scottish Government is bringing out a new Self-Directed Support Strategy and Bill in Scotland. They want to look at Direct Payments and make sure disabled people have the chance to access Direct Payments if they want to. The Scottish Government want to hear what disabled people think about Direct Payments. This is your opportunity to influence the direction the Scottish Government takes in the future. If you would like your voice to be heard come along to LCiL’s afternoon session on Tuesday 27th April 2010. Stockbridge House, 2 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB Tuesday 27th April, 1pm – 4pm. This event is open to all disabled people. Tea, Coffee and Cakes available on the day. LCiL can reimburse travel expenses up to a value of £30 per person. Please ask if you need help with this. For more information or to book a place, contact LCIL Tel 0131 475 2350. (Tuesday 27 April 2010)
Huxley's Lab - Theatre Performance by Lung Ha's
It is night time in the lab. In a room full of incubators perfect babies grow. In an age where genetic perfection is held up as the quintessential path to a happy, fulfilled life, is there increasingly little space for difference in our society? Are we sleep-walking into a new age of eugenics? Multi award-winning Grid Iron and renowned inclusive theatre makers Lung Has Theatre Company come together for the first time for this extraordinary site-based, promenade production. Showing from 1st- 8th April. (Thursday 08 April 2010)
Training for PAs - update 2010
Watch this space for forthcoming details! (Thursday 01 April 2010)
LCiL Annual General Meeting
The 18th Annual General Meeting of the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) will take place on the 14th October 2009, at the Hibernian Football Stadium in the Captains Lounge from 1pm to 4pm. There will be a guest speaker from Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS), who will show a video, followed by tea, coffee and other refreshments. If you would like to attend the AGM, please contact us on Tel 0131 475 2350 or e-mail lcil@lothiancil.org.uk for further information (Wednesday 14 October 2009)
Independent Living Scotland
Independent Living Scotland is a free event that takes place on the 9th and 10th September at the SECC Glasgow. Over 120 exhibiting companies will be at the event showcasing thousands of products to aid independent living including stairlifts, mobility scooters, adapted vehicles, walk in showers, sensory products, equipment for children and daily living aids. The Department for Work and Pensions will be there to offer advice on available benefits, as well as BT & Sky who will be showcasing their accessible services for the elderly and disabled. This 2 day event is aimed at healthcare professionals (occupational therapists, physiotherapists, carers) and members of the public of all ages with a disability or special needs. There is also a free seminar programme and Lifestyle area showing helpful Canine Partners and special yoga. Visit www.independentlivingscotland.co.uk to register for FREE! Or call 0207 728 3723 for tickets. (Wednesday 09 September 2009)
Choosing Scotlands Future: A National Conversation: Public Event With The First Minister Of Scotlan
The Scottish Governments Cabinet is holding 5 meetings in venues across Scotland this summer. As part of this programme the First Minister and the Cabinet will take part in a National Conversation public meeting to discuss Scotlands constitutional future. The event will begin with a speech from the First Minister then a question and answer session which will provide the opportunity to question Ministers on issues about Scotland’s constitutional future. Refreshments will be available from 11.30 am, but in any case it would be helpful if you could aim to arrive by 11.45 pm. Lunch will be available at the conclusion of the event at 1.30 pm. I would be grateful if you could indicate whether you are able to attend by emailing nationalconversation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or calling Clare Charles on 0131 244 1893 by 24 August. Early registration is advisable as the event looks set to be very popular. Please also let us know if you have any dietary or access requirements. The event will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday 1st September, Molendinar Community Centre, Glasgow. (Tuesday 01 September 2009)
NHS Lothian Involvement Event , Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Can you help us develop disability equality in NHS Lothian? This event is one of a range of activities to help NHS Lothian develop our Disability Equality Scheme. The scheme is a very important document which will set out how we plan to make health services meet the needs of disabled people as much as possible. It will also set out how NHS Lothian can keep improving as an employer of disabled people. The event is free. We can help with organising or paying for transport and other expenses you may have. Lunch and lots of refreshments will be provided on the day. To book a place contact Kath Dorman-Jackson at NHS Lothian before Friday 24th July on Tel 0131 536 9163 or email katherine.dorman-jackson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.co.uk (Wednesday 05 August 2009)
Training for Personal Assistants in East Lothian
LCiL is offering a free two - day taster course for people who would like to know more about working as a Personal Assistant (PA) for a Disabled person in East Lothian. PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. (Thursday 23 July 2009)
Free Direct Payments and Independent Living Information Session
Are you a disabled person living in East Lothian? Do you want to learn more about your right to manage your own support? Then come along to LCIL\'s free Direct Payments and Independent Living Information Session on 11th June 2009, from 1.15-4pm at the Tynepark Centre in Haddington. The Information Session will include a talk on the Disabled People\'s Movement, the Independent Living Movement, Direct Payments and Self Directed Support - giving disabled people more choice and control over their lives. There will also be a showing of the \'Living Life to the Full\' video about disabled people\'s experiences of using Direct Payments. If you would like to attend this information session, please email lcil@lothiancil.org.uk or phone 0131 475 2370. (Thursday 11 June 2009)
Try a Bus Day
Following on from the very successful Try a Bus Day in 2007 ECAS are pleased to announce that they are returning to Ocean Terminal for Try a Bus Day 2009 on Tuesday, 9 June 2009 from 10am to 4pm. The event is for anyone who wants to improve their confidence or to find out more about facilities on buses and trams for disabled people. There will be buses from Lothian, First & Stagecoach and there will be a tram mock-up. We have also invited a number of senior politicians and civil servants so they can learn more about the problems of public transport for disabled people. For more detailed information read the \"Arrangements for Try a Bus Day 2009\" now. For more information contact ECAS Tel 0131 475 2344 Email info@ecas-edinburgh.org (Tuesday 09 June 2009)
Mobility Exhibition
Are you interested in Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs, Scooters and walking equipment? Well now is your chance to see and try out some products at an exhibition in The Disabled Living Centre in Edinburgh. (Thursday 07 May 2009)
Scottish Ministers Consultation with Disabled People
Scottish Ministers are bound by the public sector duty to actively engage with disabled people when setting their policy priorities. A consultation meeting has been set up to provide an opportunity for disabled people to enter into a dialogue with senior civil servants to ensure that the focus of the public sector duties is correct, or to adjust them accordingly. This is your chance to help shape future Government policy so please take it! An agenda/more information for the meeting will be available soon. The event will be run by Inclusion Scotland on Thursday 7th May 2009 1pm – 4pm (lunch from 12.30pm) at Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, 117 – 127 Brook Street, Glasgow G40. A lunch and tea/coffee will be provided and travel expenses can be covered. Spaces for this event are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. To book a place please contact myself on 0141 887 7058 or e-mail donna@inclusionscotland.org (Thursday 07 May 2009)
LCiL Re-Launch Celebration
Come along and join us for an afternoon to celebrate the launch of the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living\'s new logo, name, website and membership pack. This informal event will be a chance for LCiL members and service users to hear about what\'s happening at LCiL and the future direction of the organisation. As a user controlled organisation we want you to be involved in the organisation. So please come to this event and help us celebrate 17 years of LCiL providing services for disabled people in Lothian. When: 25th March from 2-4pm Where: Wighton House, The Thistle Foundation, Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh. Tea, coffee, cakes and a quiz will be provided! If you would like to attend this event, please contact LCiL on Tel 0131 475 2350. (Wednesday 25 March 2009)
Launch of the Independent Living in Scotland project.
The Independent Living in Scotland project will be launched in Edinburgh at 5.30pm on Monday 23rd March 2009. It will be a Question Time debate on issues for independent living and will be chaired by Shereen Nanjiani. For more information and to book please click the link below. (Monday 23 March 2009)
Making Living Choices - Direct Payments & Independent Living
This training course is for people with learning difficulties or any disabled people who want to learn about Direct Payments and Independent Living at an easy pace. (Monday 23 February 2009)
Inclusion Scotland Edinburgh Roadshow
Edinburgh Roadshow - in partnership with the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living and the Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance. Date: Friday 20th Edinburgh 2009, 10.00am – 15.30pm Venue: Edinburgh City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ Topics to be discussed on the day include - Accessible Transport, Accessible and Affordable Housing, Independent Living and Self Directed Support. For more information and to book a place, contact Inclusion Scotland Tel 0141 887 70 58. (Friday 20 February 2009)
Fair Enough? (Equality & Diversity Matters)
This is a brand new course designed to support employers of Personal Assistants (Tuesday 10 February 2009)
LCiL's 17th Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2008 in the Press Lounge at Hibernian Football Stadium, Easter Road, Edinburgh(West Stand entrance beside car park) from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Open to LCiL members, staff and guests only. (Tuesday 02 December 2008)
Launch of 'Your Call' a national telephone counselling service
Your Call is LCiL\'s pilot national telephone counselling service for disabled people in Scotland. This free service is delivered by professionally qualified disabled volunteer counsellors. It is operated by LCiL and funded by the Scottish Government. There will be presentations on the work of the service with opportunities to discuss, debate and network. Open to members, staff and invited guests. This will be Held in the Hibernian Football Stadium following LCiL\'s 17th AGM. (Tuesday 02 December 2008)
Training Course: Introduction to Assertiveness
Come to this training and find out what Assertiveness is all about and how it could put YOU in control. (Thursday 27 November 2008)
Free Training for Personal Assistants
LCIL is offering a FREE two-day taster course for people who would like to know more about working as a Personal Assistant (PA) for a Disabled person. (Wednesday 19 November 2008)
Training Course: Love Your Admin!
This course is for PA employers who would like support to explore managing their Admin. (Thursday 30 October 2008)
Training Course: Supporting Independence
Living Choices - Supporting Independence (Direct Payments and Independent Living for Parents, Carers, Guardians etc) (Tuesday 28 October 2008)
