Published: November 21, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Published: October 31, 2013
Earlier on this month LCiL held an event to get the views and opinions from disabled people from Edinburgh and the Lothians on the future of the Independent Living Fund.…