This workshop, co-hosted by two of our development workers, will aim to help you understand how planning/preparation can help, providing you with an increased awareness of your rights in relation to social care and benefits.
Our PA employer forum is held four times per year and always is co-hosted by one of our SDS Development workers and a member of our Independent Living Team.
Open to all parent carers across the Lothians and Edinburgh, this workshop aims to build on your existing communication skills by developing them further.
Open to all disabled people and people living with long term conditions across the Lothians and Edinburgh, this workshop will aim to help you understand when to complain and what makes a good complaint.
Open to ALL local authorities (Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian).
Open to ALL local authorities (Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian).
Open to ALL local authorities (Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian).
Open to ALL local authorities (Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian).
Open to disabled people, parent carers, and people with long-term conditions across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Open to ALL local authorities (Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian).
**NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED** Event Details This workshop will introduce you to the world of self-directed support (SDS), taking you through the different SDS options. You will learn how to access an assessment for SDS and learn what your rights are surrounding the topic. You will also be able to hear from one of…
Event Details This Peer Support Group is for parent carers of disabled adult children and adult children with learning difficulties. It is co-facilitated by LCiL’s Peer Support and Learning Team and Vocal Edinburgh providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, and support each other. Why attend? Meet other parent carers Explore ideas…
Event Details This workshop will introduce you to self-directed support (SDS), taking you through the different SDS options. You will learn how to access an assessment for SDS and learn what your rights are surrounding the topic. You will also hear from one of our LCiL Champions about their own lived experience. You will learn:…
Event Details This workshop aims to help you better understand the different ways in which Self-Directed Support packages can be be used and understand your rights when it comes to changing options for support. You will hear from one of LCiL's Champions about person centred planning. Please note: the event has changed from an…
Event Details This Peer Support Group is for parent carers of disabled children and children with learning difficulties. It is facilitated by the Peer Support and Learning Team providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, and support each other. Why attend? Meet other parent carers Explore ideas and opportunities around support Find…
Event Details Who is it for? This group is for PA employers, and anyone thinking about becoming one, based in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East and West Lothian. What to expect: The group provides time to come together and discuss specific issues relating to being a PA employer. The Peer Support and Learning team and Independent Living…
Event Details This Peer Support Group is for disabled people, people living with long-term conditions and older people who live in Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, or Midlothian. It is facilitated by the Peer Support and Learning Team providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, support each other and talk about what's…
Event Details Who is it for? This group is for Personal Assistant (PA) employers based in Edinburgh and the Lothians. What to expect: The group provides time to come together and discuss specific issues relating to being a PA employer. The Peer Support and Learning team will update attendees with any relevant information…
Event Details This Peer Support Group is for disabled people, people living with long-term conditions and older people who live in Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, or Midlothian. It is facilitated by the Peer Support and Learning Team providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, support each other and talk about what's…
Who is it for? Disabled people and carers who live in Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, and Midlothian who want to know more about their options under Self-Directed Support. What to expect: The workshop is delivered by the Peer Support and Learning team, who have extensive knowledge and experience in supporting people to access…
Event Details This Peer Support Group is for disabled people, people living with long-term conditions and older people who live in Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian, or Midlothian. It is facilitated by the Peer Support and Learning Team providing a safe space for people to meet, share experiences, support each other and talk about what's…
A space for Edinburgh and Lothians-based people to meet online, share experiences, support each other and talk about what's important to them in regard to accessing social care.
Peer Support Taster Session Join us in Gorebridge on Wednesday 11 December, 11am - 2pm for a Peer Support taster session about self-directed support options. For those who are accessing support services and their support network. More information / Sign up For more info and to book a place, please email us - PSL@lothiancil.org.uk
Event details: The event is on Thursday 20th March, and will run from 11am-1:30pm. We welcome you to join from 10:45am, so the session can start at 11am. This group will take place in the OuterSpace, One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Court, Dalkeith EH22 1AG). Access into the OuterSpace, One Dalkeith, and disabled bathrooms is all…
Event details: The event is on Tuesday 25th March, and will run from 11am-1pm. We welcome you to join from 10:50, so the session can start at 11am. This group will take place on Zoom. When you register for the event, the meeting ID and link needed to access the session will be sent to…