Published: January 5, 2016
PIP consultation – Aids and adaptations
In December the DWP announced a Consultation on aids and appliances and the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You can click this link to read the DWP…
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Published: December 22, 2015
Updated – Lothian Disability News: Winter 2015
Please find the updated Lothian Disability Newsletter Winter 2015. In this edition you will find: The future of welfare in Scotland: page 2 ‘Assertiveness communication’ & ‘Know your rights’ workshops:…
Published: December 22, 2015
Doing something different for carers!
VOCAL – Voice of Carers across Lothian – supports some 7,000 families with caring responsibilities in Edinburgh and Midlothian each year. Due to the intensive pressures on many carers during…
Published: December 22, 2015
Take small steps to stay on your feet: Five easy tips to prevent falls and fractures
Falling doesn’t have to be part of getting older. There are simple things you can do to stop yourself falling. ‘Take Small Steps to Stay on your Feet’…
Published: December 7, 2015
Learning Disability Alliance Scotland Health Survey 2015
Learning Disability Alliance Scotland are carrying out a survey in the experience of people with learning disabilities when they use health services. People with learning disabilities die earlier than almost…
Published: November 3, 2015
Help out when you check out this Holiday Season
This year you can collect free donations for LCiL every time you buy something online! All you need to do is join Easy Fundraising. It’s simple- you don’t even need…
Published: October 28, 2015
Inclusion Scotland want to hear from you
Dear members, colleagues and friends, We are currently working on the two areas below and are looking for some real life experiences: Footway Parking and Double Parking Bill…
Published: October 28, 2015
Peer Support for Parents and Carers
Are you a parent or carer of disabled child or child with additional support needs? Our Peer Support Group might be right for you! It’s focussed on giving the parents…