Published: December 8, 2023
A new project aimed at improving the wellbeing of Personal Assistants in Scotland is seeking PAs and PA Employers to join expert groups to guide the work. The project also…
Published: July 7, 2023
LCiL are delighted to share the most recent edition of Lothian Disability News. You can find your copy online below or through the link here.
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: May 5, 2023
If you are unhappy with the decision about your ADP, you can ask for a redetermination. This means that Social Security Scotland will look at your case again. You can ask for a redetermination within 31 days of receiving the decision letter. To ask for a redetermination, you need to fill in a form and send it to Social Security Scotland. You can find the form on the Social Security Scotland website. If you are unable to fill in the form yourself, you can get help from a friend, family member, or professional.
Grapevine Disability Information
Published: April 28, 2023
Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a benefit in Scotland that replaced Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults. It is a non-means-tested benefit, which means that your income and savings do not affect how much you receive. To be eligible for ADP, you must have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your ability to do everyday activities. You will also need to be aged 16 or over and live in Scotland.
