Published: October 14, 2013
Welcome to our new website!
A one stop shop of online information for disabled people in Edinburgh and the Lothians has been launched! This site was developed in partnership with disabled people to ensure it…
Published: October 4, 2013
Support plea for Scots with chronic illness
TWO million Scots living with long-term health conditions could lead better lives and reduce the burden on the NHS if they were given improved support, according to a leading charity.…
Published: October 4, 2013
Bedroom tax breached human rights of disabled woman, judge rules
A woman from Glasgow has won an appeal against a bedroom tax decision that would have led to a shortfall in rent of £11 per week, after a judge said…
Published: October 4, 2013
Future of the Independent Living Fund in Scotland
In June 2010 the UK Government closed the Independent Living Fund (ILF) to new applicants. Then, in December 2012, the UK Minister for Disabled People announced that the ILF would…
Published: October 4, 2013
Are you ready for Winter?
Following the success of the Ready for Winter campaigns in 2011 and 2012, this Autumn/Winter the Scottish Government is encouraging individuals, families, businesses and communities across Scotland to think ahead…
Published: October 4, 2013
Lothian Disability News
The latest edition of Lothian Disability News is out now. In this edition we have updates on: Training Service in LCiL and future dates LCiL Champion Updates Personal Independence Payment…
Published: October 2, 2013
Research – disabled women who have experienced violence
Researchers from Centre for Disability Studies, University of Leeds . We are working on a new project about disabled women who have experienced violence and need access to support services…
Published: August 14, 2013
Access to Work information sessions coming your way!
As part of our Access to Work project, LCiL are holding four workshops for disabled people, and four information sessions for Employers and Support Organisations. At these workshops: Disabled people…