Published: August 2, 2024
August 2024 Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances at the moment, we have to temporarily pause peer support groups and sessions until further notice. We are actively working to resume our…
Published: June 28, 2024
LCiL’s Grapevine service is now called Disability Advice and Information Service and has expanded to the Lothians to help and support even more people! We’re excited to let you know…
Published: April 18, 2024
15/04/2024 We were delighted to welcome Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd to the LCiL offices on Monday 15 April. The Minister spoke to staff and…
Published: June 19, 2023
City of Edinburgh Councillor Kayleigh O’Neill is organising two events for disabled people and organisations to share their views on the City of Edinburgh Council City Mobility Plan. Please read…
Published: June 15, 2023
The LCiL Champions were recently recognised and awarded as a team for outstanding volunteering in Edinburgh over the last year at the annual Inspiring Volunteer awards.
Published: June 13, 2023
This month, LCiL are working with the Care Inspectorate to help make contact with people with experience of services provided by the Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership (MH&SCP). The Care Inspectorate is the national regulator for care services in Scotland. Care services cannot operate unless they are registered with the inspectorate. The Care Inspectorate inspects services and evaluates the quality of care they deliver.
Published: May 15, 2023
This week LCiL is proud to be supporting the Mental Health Foundation and Mental health Awareness Week. This year’s theme of anxiety was chosen to help “kickstart a nationwide conversation where we all encourage people to share their own experiences and any ideas on how they manage anxiety.” Anxiety is a common emotion that everyone will have experienced at some time in their life. However, for some people, anxiety can become a serious mental health issue. There are many factors that can trigger anxiety, including:
Published: January 18, 2023
Rehab Recovery have designed an infographic to help readers understand what the cost-of-living is, and how it has impacted the mental health of people living in the UK over the…
