Published: June 28, 2024
Grapevine name/email change
LCiL’s Grapevine service is now called Disability Advice and Information Service and has expanded to the Lothians to help and support even more people! We’re excited to let you know…
LCiL News
Published: April 18, 2024
Minister for Social Care visits LCiL
15/04/2024 We were delighted to welcome Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd to the LCiL offices on Monday 15 April. The Minister spoke to staff and…
Published: February 27, 2024
February 2024 – Update on our Self-Management Service
Due to recent staffing changes, we have unfortunately had to take the decision to suspend our Self-Management service. This means we are not able take any new referrals including any…
Published: July 7, 2023
Lothian Disability News Summer 2023
LCiL are delighted to share the most recent edition of Lothian Disability News. You can find your copy online below or through the link here.
Published: June 15, 2023
Inspiring Volunteers 2023
The LCiL Champions were recently recognised and awarded as a team for outstanding volunteering in Edinburgh over the last year at the annual Inspiring Volunteer awards.
Published: May 5, 2023
Adult Disability Payment – Reconsiderations & Appeals
If you are unhappy with the decision about your ADP, you can ask for a redetermination. This means that Social Security Scotland will look at your case again. You can ask for a redetermination within 31 days of receiving the decision letter. To ask for a redetermination, you need to fill in a form and send it to Social Security Scotland. You can find the form on the Social Security Scotland website. If you are unable to fill in the form yourself, you can get help from a friend, family member, or professional.
Grapevine Disability Information
Published: April 28, 2023
What is Adult Disability Payment?
Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a benefit in Scotland that replaced Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults. It is a non-means-tested benefit, which means that your income and savings do not affect how much you receive. To be eligible for ADP, you must have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your ability to do everyday activities. You will also need to be aged 16 or over and live in Scotland.
Published: April 27, 2023
Upcoming Peer Support and Workshops April – June 2023
The Peer Support and Learning Team are delighted to share our most recent calendar of upcoming Peer Support Groups and Workshops. Click below to download a copy now!