Published: December 13, 2013
Lothian Independent Advocacy Awareness Week 9-15th December 2013. Independent Advocacy Independent Advocacy is a way to help people have more influence and as much control as possible over their own…
Published: December 6, 2013
Here’s the latest edition of Lothian Disability News Newsletter Winter 2013. In it you will find articles featuring: Personal Independence Payment updates and the new DWP appeals system. Article from…
Published: December 3, 2013
When Craig first left school he found there was a lack of resources and knowledge about opportunities out there to help young disabled people pursue their goals. Thankfully he got…
Published: November 28, 2013
Would you like to help give people more choice and control in social care services? The new self-directed Support Programme Board is looking for two members to join them –…
Published: November 27, 2013
There is a unique opportunity to comment on the Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Council budget. Follow this link to view the proposal and for more information on making your…
Published: November 21, 2013
We recently compiled full responses to the Scottish Governments consultation on the Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations They can be read in full on the consultation responses of our E-Library. Now…
Published: November 21, 2013
Thinking about getting a job? Want to know how your benefits could be affected? Check out this latest factsheet with the basics on employment and benefits from Grapevine the Lothian…
Published: November 21, 2013
The Scottish Government are now consulting on the draft Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill and options for challenging decisions made by local authorities on applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund. Please…