Published: February 23, 2016
12th of March – Disabled Access Day
Disabled Access Day is taking place this year on the 12th of March 2016 Many events and activities will be taking place across the UK;, you can do a search…
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Published: February 23, 2016
Feniks – supporting Eastern European communities in Edinburgh
Feniks is a charity supporting Central Eastern European communities in Edinburgh. Currently, they have two interesting projects: 1. Leith Conversation Cafés Sessions on Monday mornings, Monday evenings and Sunday afternoons.…
Published: January 21, 2016
Getting our Rights right – 2015 Summit Report
‘Summit 2015 – Getting our Rights right’ Disabled people and their supporters joined together in Edinburgh on the 3rd of December 2015 for Scotland’s first Annual Summit for Disabled People,…
Published: January 12, 2016
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities What does it mean for you? The United Nations Convention on the rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is…
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…
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’…