Published: January 14, 2014
From the 13th of January 2014, anyone currently receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) can no longer make a reclaim to have their award reassessed under DLA guidelines as could be…
Published: January 8, 2014
Scottish Government have just announced an amendment to the Children & Young People Bill to extend the age for looked after children to 21 . http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Greater-rights-for-young-people-in-care-818.aspx All forms of care…
Published: December 20, 2013
Grapevine have been made aware of brand new resources from The Action Group which give user friendly information on how to approach Employment Support Allowance (ESA). All Incapacity Benefit claimants…
Published: December 13, 2013
Lothian Independent Advocacy Awareness Week 9-15th December 2013. Independent Advocacy Independent Advocacy is a way to help people have more influence and as much control as possible over their own…
Published: December 6, 2013
Here’s the latest edition of Lothian Disability News Newsletter Winter 2013. In it you will find articles featuring: Personal Independence Payment updates and the new DWP appeals system. Article from…
Published: December 3, 2013
When Craig first left school he found there was a lack of resources and knowledge about opportunities out there to help young disabled people pursue their goals. Thankfully he got…
Published: November 28, 2013
Would you like to help give people more choice and control in social care services? The new self-directed Support Programme Board is looking for two members to join them –…
Published: November 27, 2013
There is a unique opportunity to comment on the Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Council budget. Follow this link to view the proposal and for more information on making your…