Published: March 21, 2014
Access to Work Update!
Important information for new and existing Access to Work claimants below: New claimants: There is now a new telephone number for you call if you wish to apply for Access…
LCiL News
Published: March 7, 2014
Lothian Disability News Spring 2014
Check out the latest edition of Lothian Disability News in our E-library: You will find a host of news and events including: Information about our campaign: #makeSDSwork which is taking…
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: 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: 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…
Published: December 6, 2013
Lothian Disability News Winter 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
It’s International Day of Disabled People! Be inspired and take positive action like Craig with Living Work Choices
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…