Published: March 31, 2016
Blue Badge Scheme – Pilot – Extension to Eligibility
With effect from 1 April 2016, the Blue Badge Scheme is being extended on a pilot basis to some people who are affected by mental health problems. The pilot will…
Archives for March 2016
Published: March 18, 2016
Key Changes to Welfare – Budget 2016
There were some key changes announced in the Budget yesterday, predominantly affecting welfare. We’ve provided a summary of these below: PIP: The most pertinent issue for us is around PIP.…
Published: March 18, 2016
2016 Events for Carers – VOCAL
VOCAL is offering a range of new courses and events in 2016. Click here to view their Event Calendar. Hard copies of this calendar are available by calling the Carer…
Published: March 17, 2016
NEWS – Grapevine closure in East Lothian from April 2016
After 23 years of providing residents of East Lothian with disability information and advice it comes with great regret that Grapevine will no longer be available to people living in…
Published: March 15, 2016
Spring 2016 Edition – Lothian Disability News
Here is the Grapevine Newsletter Spring 2016 issue, our first edition of the year. In this edition of the newsletter, you will find a whole host of disability information including: Pension…
Published: March 10, 2016
Opening Doors – animated film about the power of advocacy
A new animated film “Opening Doors” is now available online following the official launch on Friday the 4th of March at the Glasgow Film Theatre. The film is presented by…