Edinburgh Disabled Person Peer Support Group

Event Details

This Peer Support Group is for disabled people, people living with long-term conditions and older people living in Edinburgh.

It is facilitated by the Peer Support and Learning Team providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, support each other and talk about what’s important to them.

After the group, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items is provided for lunch.

Taxis to and from the group will be organised by LCiL, if required.

Why attend?

• Meet other disabled people and people with long term conditions
• Explore ideas and opportunities around support
• Find out practical information and resources
• Develop skills and build confidence

The Group:

• Is relaxed & informal
• Allows time to talk to each other
• Allows sharing of resources and information

Location

This group will take place in person at Norton Park in Edinburgh.

If you cannot make the in-person group we do hold online groups via Zoom: please see the events schedule for details.

Register to Attend:

We have a limited number of spaces available for this event. To register a place please email SDS@lothiancil.org.uk.

Once registered, a member of the Peer Support and Learning Team will be in touch to confirm any dietary and taxi requirements.

Please note: We require registration by Tuesday 14th March. After this date, any dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for.

Find out more about Peer Support and Learning

What past attendees have said:

‘’Great to listen to how other people achieved something, the process they used’’

‘’It was fun to just sit and chat and share experiences’’

‘’A very positive experience. Good to know other people are in the same boat’’

‘’I really do benefit from the group. I felt that I came away with tones of useful information that I have already acted on’’