Welcome to Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

LCiL support disabled people, older people, people with long-term health conditions, and carers in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Peer Support and Learning

LCiL's Peer Support and Learning team offer supportive groups and information sessions across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Disability Advice and Information Service

Accessible advice, information and support for disabled people living in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Independent Living Support

LCIL provide support and advice to access and manage your own self-directed support package.

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Payroll Service

LCiL provide an excellent payroll service - wages processing and administration for those who employ their own Personal Assistants.

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Current Personal Assistant vacancies

LCiL supports disabled people find and employ Personal Assistants. Check out current PA roles advertised in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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How we can help

Independent Living Service

Providing advice, information and support on all aspects of Self-Directed Support.

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Disability Advice and Information Service

Accessible advice, information and support for disabled people living in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Payroll Service

Wages processing and administration if you employ your own Personal Assistants (PAs). Enhanced support is also available.

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Peer Support and Learning

Workshops and peer support groups to help disabled people and carers increase their knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience.

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Current Personal Assistant Vacancies

Browse PA vacancies from employers across Edinburgh and the Lothians

Latest Resources

City of Edinburgh Council RADAR Key Factsheet (doc) 111 KB LCiL Annual Survey 2022-2023 (pdf) 419 KB Lothian Disability News Summer 2023 (pdf) 22 MB Find more resources

Amazing! Don't know what I'd do without the support from the Independent Living Service!

Service User - Independent Living Service

It's great to hear different perspectives, always learning new things from other people.

Service User - Peer Support and Learning

We just couldn't have done it without you and your team. We feel so fortunate to have found your service and I sing your praises to everyone! You are all amazing!

Service User - Disability Advice and Information Service

Cost of Living Crisis

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Disabled People in Scotland have been even more affected by the cost of living crisis - leaving them feeling isolated and alone.
Omar Haq (LCiL PSL Facilitator) and Kirin Saeed (LCiL Champion) talk openly about their experiences in this interview with The Times.
LCiL are addressing the impact that disabled people face through the services we provide, including peer support, workshops and advice on how to deal with the affects of the ongoing crisis.

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