Published: May 23, 2018
Peer Support Changes Lives Event
On 27th March 2018 LCiL brought together a number of key figures in peer support to increase understanding in peer support, share learning and techniques, and make links to lead…
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Published: May 22, 2018
GDPR (new data protection regulations) for LCiL service users and PA employers
On 25th May 2018, new data protection regulations, or GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) comes in to effect and in order to comply with these new regulations we need your…
Published: May 17, 2018
Participants wanted: Research on women’s reproductive health
Engender are undertaking research on “Disabled Women: Our Bodies, Our Rights”. Disabled women and girls have the same rights as non-disabled women and girls but these rights are often not…
Published: May 17, 2018
Midlothian Transport Guide 2018
The guide to transport in Midlothian has been produced by Forward Mid – Midlothian’s Disability Equality Forum, (with appreciation of co–working with Midlothian Council Travel Team). Transport can be such…
Published: May 16, 2018
Housing and Disabled People, Britain’s hidden crisis
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched its report “Housing and disabled people, Britain’s hidden crisis” revealing the findings and recommendations from its Inquiry into housing for disabled people. The…
Published: May 4, 2018
Scottish Government Consultation
On the 30th April the Scottish Government launched its consultation on increasing the Employment of Disabled People in the Public Sector: https://consult.gov.scot/fair-work-employability-and-skills/disability-employment This was a commitment made in A Fairer…
Published: April 19, 2018
Spring Edition of Lothian Disability News
Welcome to the Spring Edition of Lothian Disability News. If you want to continue receiving this newsletter and/or other information from Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) we need to…
Published: April 18, 2018
Short film – a personal story from LCiL service user Martin Abernethy
Powerful presentation by LCiL service user Martin Abernethy talking about his journey towards Independent Living and support he received from LCiL services, including Peer Support Groups, Assertive Communication workshop and Independent…