Published: November 27, 2013
Edinburgh Council Budget – Comments
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…
News
Published: November 21, 2013
The Scottish Governments analysis of the latest SDS consultation
We recently compiled full responses to the Scottish Governments consultation on the Self-Directed Support (SDS) regulations They can be read in full on the consultation responses of our E-Library. Now…
Published: November 21, 2013
New Factsheet from Grapevine – Benefits and Work
Thinking about getting a job? Want to know how your benefits could be affected? Check out this latest factsheet with the basics on employment and benefits from Grapevine the Lothian…
Published: November 21, 2013
Have you used the Scottish Welfare Fund?
The Scottish Government are now consulting on the draft Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill and options for challenging decisions made by local authorities on applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund. Please…
Published: November 20, 2013
Your Say on Welfare Reform- long-term Conditions
LCiL are looking for people who have used our services and have experience of welfare reform to get in touch with us. If you have a story to tell and…
Published: November 6, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: Independent Living Fund ruling – LCiL responds
LCiL welcomes the decision by the court of appeal to overturn the government’s decision to abolish the Independent Living Fund FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Five disabled people who took the case…
Published: November 6, 2013
Scotland Against The Care Tax
Partners in the Independent Living Movement have joined forces to launch a campaign against the care tax in Scotland. Over the first three years of the Council Tax freeze, councils…
Published: October 31, 2013
Grapevine News – Personal Independence Payment Updates
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) announces delays to the roll out of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) All disabled people living in Scotland who currently receive Disability Living Allowance…