Published: February 12, 2014
DWP makes decision on less than one in five new PIP claims
DWP makes decision on less than one in five new PIP claims in period up to December 2013 11 February, 2014 The DWP made a decision on less than one…
Published: February 5, 2014
Grapevine new resources to help with PIP claims
We’ve recently updated a series of Factsheets on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following recent feedback from people who have been claiming the benefit. This includes – PIP making a claim…
Published: February 5, 2014
Wheelchair users and use of taxis and private hire vehicles questionnaire
The Department for Transport need your views on your experience as a wheelchair user on use of taxis and private hire vehicles. Your feedback and completed responses would be highly welcomed…
Published: January 30, 2014
Scottish Parliamentary internships for young disabled graduates
Are you a disabled person aged under 30 and qualified to HND level or above? Are you passionate about politics and current affairs? Are you well organised and able to…
Published: January 20, 2014
Ammendment to article in most recent edition of newsletter
In the last edition of Lothian Disability News, we published information about a new peer support group taking place for disabled people in Midlothian who are affected by welfare reform…
Published: January 14, 2014
No more DLA reclaims for those in Edinburgh and the Lothians
From the 13th of January 2014, anyone currently receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can no longer make a reclaim to have their award reassessed under DLA guidelines as could be…
Published: January 8, 2014
Children & Young People Bill
Scottish Government have just announced an amendment to the Children & Young People Bill to extend the age for looked after children to 21 . http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Greater-rights-for-young-people-in-care-818.aspx All forms of care…
Published: December 20, 2013
New ESA resources available on E-Library
Grapevine have been made aware of brand new resources from The Action Group which give user friendly information on how to approach Employment Support Allowance (ESA). All Incapacity Benefit claimants…