Published: September 23, 2020
Updated PIP Assessment Guidance
PIP Assessment Guidance (PIPAG) has been updated, from 17 September, to reflect the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions…
Other news and events
Published: July 2, 2020
NearMe – consulting in health and care services in Scotland
The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland are looking at a secure form of video consulting service that lets people have health and social care appointments from home or wherever is…
Published: June 11, 2020
Grapevine still open to support you remotely
Grapevine’s telephone information and advice service is still open for your calls. We can help you go through a benefits check and apply for benefits such as: Personal Independence Payments…
Published: June 9, 2020
Calls for people with learning disabilities and their carers to participate in a survey about the impact of Covid-19
New research being conducted by Professor Anna Whittaker and the SPARKLE team at the University of Stirling is looking at the impact of social distancing and self-isolation on social contact,…
Published: May 28, 2020
Stroke Association telephone support and Life After Stroke Grants now available.
“We want to be there for people affected by stroke who are feeling isolated and alone in their stroke recovery.” The Stroke Association is now offering telephone support from trained…
Published: May 1, 2020
Edinburgh Vocal Update
Edinburgh Vocal are currently offering the following services over this lockdown period: VOCAL Carers Hub continue to support unpaid carers across Edinburgh in many ways. You don’t have to be…
Published: April 28, 2020
Essential Food Delivery in Edinburgh
Below is a map for those organisations delivering essential food to people in Edinburgh. Map for organisation delivering essential food.
Published: April 21, 2020
COVID 19 – City of Edinburgh Council Information for vulnerable and high risk people
For most of us, we’re able to manage these difficult times ourselves with support from friends and family. Where this is possible, please continue to do so we can support…