Past Events

Next Peer Support Group meeting for PA employers

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 (Wednesday 19 June 2013)

Introductory Health and Food Safety course

LCiL have teamed up with Greggs the bakers to provide this brand new free training course for disabled people. The course will cover topics like: Bacteria and causes of food poisoning Personal hygiene and hand washing Storage of food and kitchen safety Choosing the healthy option and more! Taking place on two dates for 3 hours: 11 June and 2nd of October at Greggs in Loanhead, Midlothian. Contact Training Officer Amanda Beech for more information on 0131 475 2350 or email: training@lothiancil.org.uk Check out the flyer on Spotlight, on our Homepage for more information. (Tuesday 11 June 2013)

Training for Personal Assistants 22 and 23 May 2013

This 2 day Training for Personal Assistants course, which has proved so successful since coming back, is being run again on 22nd & 23rd May! It could enhance your prospects of employment as a PA or, if you are already a PA, help you to be more effective in your role. Topics covered include: Disability and Equality - cultural representations of disabled people and barriers faced by disabled people. Social Model of Disability � and how to apply the principles in your PA role. Understanding the importance of appropriate language Exploring roles and relationships Knowing the Relationship Boundaries Exploring potential dilemmas Responding to Your Employer�s Needs Time:10.00am to 4.00pm (Lunch provided) Venue: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh. EH7 5QY Are you eligible for ILA funding? If so, you can use it to pay for this course. To find out more, visit www.ilascotland.org.uk or visit our website Now! www.lothiancil.org.uk for ILA 200 Eligibility Criteria. For non-ILA holders,the cost will be �195 for the two days Contact Amanda Beech, Training Officer on 0131 475 2350 for more info or email: amanda.beech@lothiancil.org.uk (Wednesday 22 May 2013)

Women and Disability

Engender, Inclusion Scotland and the Scottish Disability Equality Forum are working in partnership to host a series of events on Women and Disability. If you are a woman and have been affected by disability in your life please come along to our FREE events. Lunch will will be included. Please note that priority will be given to disabled people and organisations run by disabled people. There will be 3 events: Edinburgh: Thursday 9th May 2013, 11am � 3pm, Norton Park Conference Centre, Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY. To register for a FREE place please contact Catriona Kirkpatrick at info@engender.org.uk or call 0131 558 9596. Please book your place by Friday 26th April. Glasgow: Friday 3rd May 2013, 11am � 3pm, Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living, 117 � 127 Brooks Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP. To register for a FREE place please contact: Sue Kelly at engage@inclusionscotland.org or call 0141 221 7589. Please book your place before Tuesday 23rd April. Inverness: Thursday 16th May 2013, 11am � 3pm, Inshes Church, Inshes Retail Park, Sir Walter Scott Drive, Inverness, IV2 3TW. To register for a FREE place please contact Susan Grasekamp at susan.grasekamp@sdef.org.uk or call 01259 272063. Please book your place by Friday 3rd May. For all events: please let them know if you have any additional support needs, including access, communication support or dietary requirements when registering. (Thursday 09 May 2013)

SDS Personal Assistant Employment Roadshows

Want to know more about Personal Assistant Employment through self-directed support? Sign up for a PA Employment Roadshow event. The events are funded by the Scottish Government and the invitation is open to prospective PAs/PA Employers, Local Authority workers and anyone interested in knowing more about the pros and cons of this option. Workshops will be available to everyone on the day, including a workshop run by UNISON and Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living on the rights and responsibilities of PAs. There will also be a workshop for Local Authority reps as well as a general Q&A session at the end. To attend, please see the programme and fill out the booking form available on the SDSS website http://bit.ly/12Glg0z. Then send it back to them at info@sdsscotland.org.uk The events are been held on- Wednesday 13th March: Glasgow -Thistle Hotel Tuesday 9th April: Edinburgh - Norton Park Conference Centre Wednesday 10th April: Perth - Perth Concert Hall Tuesday 16th April: Aberdeen - Aberdeen Exhibition Conference Centre (Tuesday 09 April 2013)

Peer Suport Group for PA employers

Is taking place on Wednesday 27 March 2013 in the Norton Park Conference Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh. To find out more contact Katrina on 0131 475 2350 (Wednesday 27 March 2013)

LCiL AGM and SDS user guide - join us and have your say!

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 is currently writing guidance for Councils on how to implement these new statutory duties, and preparing a practical User�s Guide to what the new Act will mean for people eligible for care/support. After our AGM, on Monday 18 March 2013, we invite you to an event to gather your opinions and ideas about what should included in the User�s Guide. We will collect your comments and pass them on to the people in the Scottish Government who are working on the guide. Whether you attend our AGM at 15.15 for 15.30, come for the consultation event at 16.30, or stay on for the buffet at 18.00, we would love to see you! Places are limited, so please book early. Completed booking forms must be returned to LCiL by Monday 11 March 2013. Please click on the link below for the flyer and booking form (Monday 18 March 2013)

New one day Refresher Training for Personal Assistants (T4PAs)

LCiL is about to run a series of new one day training courses exclusively for Existing Personal Assistants who have previously attended the two day T4PA Course. Please note that this course is also ILA Scotland Accredited! The topics covered include: -develop participants� understanding of disability as an equality issue (including an exploration of up to date perceptions and perspectives of disability) -and look in more depth at areas such as the difference between a PA and a carer, -Confidentiality for PAs, Relationship Boundaries, Dilemmas, Worries and Concerns that PAs may have and explore ideas how they can feel more supported when being a PA. To register your interest or for an informal chat to find out more about the course, please contact LCiL on 0131 475 2350 or email either sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil.org.uk or Amanda.beech@lothiancil.org.uk (Wednesday 20 February 2013)

Refresher Training for Personal Assistants

LCiL is about to run a series of new one day training courses exclusively for existing Personal Assistants who have previously attended the two day T4PA Course. Please note that this course is also ILA Scotland Accredited! To register your interest or for an informal chat to find out more about the course, please contact LCiL on 0131 475 2350 or email either sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil.org.uk or Amanda.beech@lothiancil.org.uk (Wednesday 20 February 2013)

Help shape the future of the Independent Living Fund in Scotland

Independent Living in Scotland project (ILiS) is hosting two short seminars so that disabled people can make suggestions on the future of the Independent Living Fund in Scotland. The UK Government plans to close the Independent Living Fund. In England, they want to give the money to local authorities to use for the care and support of disabled people. The Scottish Government will launch a formal consultation about their plans in spring 2013. This is your chance to influence what goes into the consultation by offering your ideas and suggestions on what should be consulted and what issues need to be taken into account. The discussions will be led by Sally Witcher OBE, an independent Public Policy Consultant. Where and when? Edinburgh � Monday 11th February 12.00 to 15.00, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY Want to come? Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis, so please apply soon. You can apply by email (admin@ilis.co.uk) or telephone (0141 248 1943). Please remember to let us know your name and contact details, the date of the event you would like to attend and details of any support you require. Help with reasonable travelling expenses is available. (Monday 11 February 2013)

Training for Personal Assistants (T4PA)

Due to the success of the last training course, this 2 day Training for PAs course will run again on 16th & 17th January 2013. The course is designed to further the employability skills and knowledge of those who may be thinking of and who are working in the field of Social Care. Topics covered include Disability and Equality & Social Model of Disability. If interested and to find out more details please contact our Training Officer Amanda Beech on 0131 475 2510, or our Training Project Manager Sunil: on 0131 475 2554. Or Email: training@lothiancil.org.uk (Wednesday 16 January 2013)

Training for Personal Assistants (T4PA)

This 2 day Training for PAs course, which was so successful previously is being run again on 16th & 17th January 2013. The course is designed to further the employability skills and knowledge of those who may be thinking of and who are working in the field of Social Care. Topics covered include Disability and Equality & Social Model of Disability. If interested and to find out more details please contact our Training Officer Amanda Beech on 0131 475 2510, or our Training Project Manager Sunil: on 0131 475 2554. Or Email: training@lothiancil.org.uk (Wednesday 16 January 2013)

Living & Work Choices Course

Living and Work Choices Course The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is pleased to announce that we will be running a new course starting in September for disabled people. The course named the Living and Work Choices Service aims to help disabled people fulfil their potential by living more independently whether this be thorough hiring their own Personal Assistants, going onto further education or training. The course, delivered by the LCIL, is funded through the Big Lottery and run over 4 days providing disabled people with options for their future through a one to one approach. As part of this new service, we will be running a new 4 day Living and Work Choices course in September. The course will: 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, please contact LCiL or email either sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil.org.uk or david.fulton@lothiancil.org.uk (Monday 14 January 2013)

Living & Work Choices Course!

The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is pleased to announce that we will be running a the course again in January 2013 for disabled people. The course, delivered by the LCIL, is funded through the Big Lottery and run over 4 days providing disabled people with options for their future through a one to one approach. To register your interest or for an informal chat to find out more about the course, please contact LCiL or email either sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil.org.uk or david.fulton@lothiancil.org.uk (Monday 14 January 2013)

Living and Work Choices course Jan 2013

Living and Work Choices will be running a 4 day course starting on the 14th of January then on the 15th, 20th, 21st January. The service aims to help disabled people fulfil their potential by living more independently whether this be thorough hiring their own Personal Assistants, going onto further education or training. The course, delivered by LCIL, provides disabled people with options for their future and is then followed up through one to one support which works towards helping you realise your goals. To register your interest or for an informal chat to find out more about the course, please contact LCiL on 0131 475 2350 or our Training Project Manager Sunil on 0131 475 2554 or Email: sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil. org.uk (Monday 14 January 2013)

Living Well in Later Life Information Day

Are you an older person living in Edinburgh who could do with a bit of extra help? Or do you know or care for someone who does? Come along to this free Live Well in Later Life information day at the Assembly Rooms at 54 George Street on Tuesday 27 November 2012. There will be people there from the Council, NHS and voluntary services who will be able to talk to you about the services that they provide for older people. Drop in any time between 11am and 6pm. Lothian Buses provide regular bus services to George Street or nearby. (Tuesday 27 November 2012)

Information/Discussion Session for Employers of PAs

LCiL have had the opportunity to liaise with the Edinburgh Trades Union Council (ETUC) to bring to PA Employers a free information session on the right of employees to become a member of a Union, how to manage this and how it could be a demonstration of a good employer practice. (Wednesday 07 November 2012)

Mental Health Information Event

A free event for people affected by mental health issues. There will be information on services, self-help and educational packs avaliable and opportunities to speak with workers who can answer your questions. LCiL and Self-Directed Support Scotland will be there to speak to you about self-directed support, benefits and how you can control your own support and care. (Monday 29 October 2012)

Training for Personal Assistants (T4PA)

This 2 day Training for PAs course, which was so successful previously is being run again on 16th & 17th October 2012. The course is designed to further the employability skills and knowledge of those who may be thinking of and who are working in the field of Social Care. Topics covered include Disability and Equality & Social Model of Disability. If interested and to find out more details please contact our Training Officer Amanda Beech on 0131 475 2510, or our Training Project Manager Sunil: on 0131 475 2554. Or Email: training@lothiancil.org.uk (Tuesday 16 October 2012)

Living and Work Choices Course

The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is pleased to announce that we will be running a new course starting in September for disabled people. The course named the Living and Work Choices Service aims to help disabled people fulfil their potential by living more independently whether this be thorough hiring their own Personal Assistants, going onto further education or training. The course, delivered by the LCIL, is funded through the Big Lottery and run over 4 days providing disabled people with options for their future through a one to one approach. As part of this new service, we will be running a new 4 day Living and Work Choices course in September. The course will:  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, please contact LCiL or email either sunil.bhatnagar@lothiancil.org.uk or david.fulton@lothiancil.org.uk (Thursday 27 September 2012)

Building Self-Directed Support Capacity in Local Mental Health Organisations

Launch Event 27th August 2012: Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow Places avaialble for mental health service users. The project is going to work with third sector mental health service providers and people who use or might use SDS to meet their social care needs. Funded by the Scottish Government it is hoped this will identify and address the challenges with SDS and mental health. In some cases this will mean using direct payments to purchase services, but it will also include using the other self-directed support options. See the spotlight column on the homepage for more details. (Monday 27 August 2012)

Housing Adaptations: Options for Change and Improvement

Capability Scotland is part of a Working Group which will soon be making recommendations to the Scottish Government about access to housing adaptations for older and disabled people.We want to hear what older and disabled people think about the Working Group�s recommendations. If you�re interested in telling us about your experiences and sharing your opinions then you should come along to one of our three engagement events. These are being held on: - 17th August; 1.30pm-4pm - Glasgow, GCIL - 20th August; 1.30pm-4pm - Edinburgh - 24th August; 1.30pm-4pm - Inverness (Friday 17 August 2012)

Consultation on the Integration of Health and Social Care

Wednesday 1 August 10:30am � 4:00pm, The Halls, 6 Henderson Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6BS The Scottish Government is making plans to integrate health and social care provision in Scotland. Inclusion Scotland would like to tell you more about this major reform of health and care services in Scotland, and to hear your views. Check out flyer in the Spotlight on the homepage (Wednesday 01 August 2012)

Disabled And LGBT - Does It Fit?

26th July, 10am - 4pm, LGBT Youth, The Citadel, 39/40 Commercial St, EH6 6JD To book a free place, email stephen@lgbthealth.org.uk or call Stephen on 0131 652 3285. (Thursday 26 July 2012)

Stress Control Classes

A free 6 week evening class designed to help you cope better with stress in your life. Wednesday evenings 20th June � 25th July 2012 6.30 pm � 8.00 pm at Loanhead Miners� Welfare Community Centre 70-74 The Loan, Loanhead. EH20 9AQ To book a place or for more information contact Health in Mind on 0131 225 8508 (Lines open between: 9am to 12.30pm & 1.15pm to 5pm Monday to Friday) or e-mail information@health-in-mind.org.uk (Wednesday 20 June 2012)

Two day Training Course for Personal Assistants

This 2 day Training for Personal Assistants course, which has proved so successful since coming back, is being run again on 6th and 8th June 2012! It could enhance your prospects of employment as a PA or, if you are already a PA, help you to be more effective in your role. There are limited spaces still available using a ILA 200 (Sunday 17 June 2012)

Training course 6th and 8th June 2012

LCiL's 20th AGM

In the Norton Park Conference Centre 11.15 am for 11.30 until 12.15 then join us for lunch. (Tuesday 06 March 2012)

LCiL Consultation Event on SDS Changes

Self Directed Support Changes? What does it mean to you? Free information event and a chance to ask your questions. (Tuesday 06 March 2012)

Stress Control Classes

A free 6 week evening class designed to help you cope better with stress in your life. Wednesday evenings 20th June � 25th July 2012 6.30 pm � 8.00 pm at Loanhead Miners� Welfare Community Centre 70-74 The Loan, Loanhead. EH20 9AQ To book a place or for more information contact Health in Mind Telephone: 0131 225 8508 or e-mail information@health-in-mind.org.uk (Friday 20 January 2012)

2 day Training for Personal Assistants -Still a few spaces left!

This 2 day Training for PAs course could enhance your prospects of employment as a PA or, if you are already a PA, help you to be more effective in your role. Topics covered include: � Disability and Equality - cultural representations of disabled people and barriers faced by disabled people � Social Model of Disability � and how to apply the principles in your PA role � Understanding the importance of appropriate language � Exploring roles and relationships � Knowing the Relationship Boundaries � Exploring potential dilemmas � Responding to Your Employers Needs People who are eligible for ILA\'s can use their ILA 200 to pay for the course. Just contact Amanda (Monday 21 November 2011)

New 2 DayTraining for Personal Assistants

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is offering a two-day course for people who would like to know more about working as a PA for a Disabled person. People who are eligible for ILA\'s can use their ILA 200. (Monday 19 September 2011)

Peer Support Group Meeting

for Personal Assistant (PA) Employers The meetings are all held on a Wednesday from 1.30pm-3.30pm in the Conference Room at the Norton Park Centre. (Wednesday 14 September 2011)

Elementary Food & Health REHIS Training Course

For People interested in being, or who are already Personal Assistants. It is run in partnership with The Broomhouse Centre. Exact dates 16th Aug 11 and 27th Sept 11 (Tuesday 16 August 2011)

Making the Right Connections - Confidence Skills workshops

This confidence skills course will allow participants to find out more about how you communicate � Think about personal communication issues � Explore some of the barriers to good communication � Explore alternative methods of communication (Tuesday 19 July 2011)

Elementary Food & Health REHIS Training Course

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living in partnership with the Broomhouse Centre is offering a FREE Training Course for PAs and is suitable for anyone, whether already in employment or not. (Tuesday 28 June 2011)

Managing Conflict - With Confidence

Confidence workshop over 2 sessions on 15th & 22nd June. This course would suit Disabled People who are/will be responsible for staff, or who just want to develop assertiveness skills in this area. (Wednesday 15 June 2011)

Peer Support Group Meeting

An informal meeting of Personal Assistant (PA) employers, or those seriously considering employing support/PAs, to share their experiences, challenges and to exchange ideas. (Wednesday 13 April 2011)

FREE Training Course: Introduction to Self Advocacy

This course is part of our Confidence Workshops. Introduction to Self Advocacy can help you to speak out for yourself. The course is run over two half days on 15th and 22nd March. (Tuesday 15 March 2011)

Self-directed support (Scotland) Bill Consultation Event

The Scottish Government are bringing out a draft Bill for self-directed support in Scotland. This could change the way THAT people receive social care in Scotland. The Bill aims to make the current system (including direct payments) more available, more modern and more accessible to more disabled people. The Bill also aims to enable self-directed support for carers in specific circumstances. The Scottish Government want to hear what disabled people think about the Bill. This is your LAST opportunity to influence the direction the Scottish Government take on the future of support to disabled people. (Tuesday 08 March 2011)

FREE Training Course: Your time to choose

An opportunity not to be missed if you want to investigate sources of support but don\'t know what your options are. This 1 day training session will give disabled people, between the ages of 18 - 25 the opportunity to find out if they are eligible for Direct Payments, how they can be used and what the basics of becoming an employer are. (Monday 28 February 2011)

LCiL's AGM followed by Have Your Say on Services for Disabled People...

Come join us and share your views about the City of Edinburgh Council\'s plan for the services for disabled people in Edinburgh (Thursday 10 February 2011)

FREE Training Course: Dealing with Niceness

LCIL are running a free confidence workshop over two afternoons on the 4th and 11th of Feburary. (Friday 04 February 2011)

Grapevine Benefits Briefing and Information Session

When: 28th January 2011 from 11am-1pm, Where: the European Room, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh. Why not come along and find out how we can support You to support your service users at this time of change. Programme: 11am - 11.30am Benefits Briefing on the latest changes to disability benefits including Disability Living Allowance, Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Incapacity Benefit. 11.30am - 11.45am Celebration of the Awards for All, Big Lottery Project. Come and meet our volunteers and hear about our Information Roadshow which reached over 300 disabled people in Edinburgh in the past year. 11.45am - 1pm - A Drop In Session with information on our services and advice available on any disability issue. A buffet lunch and refreshments will be available. For more information or to book a place, contact Grapevine Email grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk Tel 0131 475 2370 (Friday 28 January 2011)

FREE Training Course: Elementary Food and Health REHIS Training

This course is for people who are interested in becoming or who are already Personal Assistants. It is run in Partnership wtih the Broomhouse Centre. Dates: 18th and 25th January 2011, 15th and 22nd March. Times: 9:15am - 12:30pm and 9:15am - 1:30pm respectively. Venue: Broomhouse Centre, 78/79 Broomhouse Crescent, Edinburgh, EH11 3RH. If you would like more information or you want to register, please contact our training officer Amanda Beech on 0131 475 2350 or email training@lothiancil.org.uk (Tuesday 18 January 2011)

Upcoming LCiL Training Courses

LCiL will be running the following training courses over the coming months: September - Your Time to Choose & Time to Decide, October - I\'m OK & Dealing with Niceness, November - Self Advocacy, February - Managing Conflict, March - Making Right Connections. (Thursday 30 December 2010)

Confidence Skills Courses

Coming soon, including ..... Dealing with Niceness, Self Advocacy, Time to decide- being assertive (Friday 01 October 2010)

The Mobility Roadshow!

The 4th Mobility Roadshow Scotland takes place at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September 2010 from 10am-5pm. The show offers exhibitions on all that\'s new in the mobility market from national and local companies, organisations and service providers. Test drive adapted vehicles, try out mobility equipment, visit the sports arena and try out some new sports, or visit the information village and find the answers to your queries. Want to know more? Check out the Mobility Roadshow website www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk or phone 0845 241 0390 And look out for LCiL at this year\'s Mobility Roadshow! (Saturday 18 September 2010)

Inclusion Scotland AGM & Blue Badge Consultation

Changes to Blue Badge Scheme? Have your say. The Scottish Government is carrying out a consultation on reforming the Blue Badge Scheme. We want to hear your views on these proposals. Please come along to Inclusion Scotland\'s AGM where there will be a speaker from the Scottish Government�s Transport Directorate to explain why these changes are being proposed and to listen to your views. After all who knows better than yourselves what you need from the Blue Badge scheme? So please come along to the - Inclusion Scotland AGM. Venue: Premier Inn, 80 Ballater Street, Glasgow Date: Friday 17 September 2010. Time: Registration/Refreshments 10.30 am. AGM starts 11 am This will be followed by our Blue Badge Event which is due to finish at 3.30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be available free of charge and reasonable travel expense met. Please contact Angela Marshall to book a place at this event. Email: admin@inclusionscotland.org or telephone 0141 887 7058. (Friday 17 September 2010)

Peer Support Group Meeting for PA Employers

Are you a PA employer? Why not come along to our next Peer Support Group meeting on Thursday 5th August from 1-3pm at Norton Park. I am a PA employer myself and know how daunting it can feel. I have found it useful over the years to hear other employer\'s experiences of things that work well, and sometimes not so well. We tend to keep the meeting quite informal, a cuppa and a biscuit, and a chance to share experiences and ask questions from other people who employ PAs. Please do let LCiL know if you intend coming. If you have any particular issues you would like to add to the agenda, let us know, or you can just bring it up on the day. Katrina, LCiL Independent Living Officer (Thursday 05 August 2010)

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)

Grapevine Benefits Briefing & Drop In Information Session

Why not come along and find out how we can support You to support your service users at this time of change. You can drop in at any point and stay as long as you wish. From 11am -1pm at the City Chambers, High Street Edinburgh. Please let us know if you are intending to come. Formal Benefits Briefing from 11-11.30am, Celebration of our Awards for All project 11.30am -11.45am, Drop-In Information Session from 11.45-1pm. Grapevine is the One Stop Shop for disability information in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian. Tel 0131 475 2370 email grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk (Thursday 28 January 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)