Get ready for winter guide from Midlothian Voluntary Action
The ‘Get ready for winter’ guide from Midlothian Voluntary Action contains information about how to prepare for the festive period. Topics include:
COVID-19
Brexit
Driving…
New funding available from the Life Changes Trust
The ‘Caring for the Carer Fund’ has been launched by the Life Changes Trust in recognition of the immense pressure that the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Connecting Scotland – Phase 2 applications are open!
The Scottish Government’s Connecting Scotland programme has opened its phase 2 applications.
More than 23,000 iPads and Chromebooks are being sent out to families and young…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence starts on 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and ends on the 10…
New malnutrition advice line for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Eat Well Age Well are pleased to be introducing their new malnutrition advice line. The line will open from 1 December and will provide practical…
Sight Scotland – New Family Wellbeing Service
Sight Scotland’s Family Wellbeing Service will provide practical and emotional support to not only the individuals with a visual impairment but everyone affected by an…
Anam Cara’s Virtual Taster Workshop “Courage Over Fear”
Anam Cara is offering women in Midlothian and East Lothian a 10-week Virtual Taster Workshop “Courage Over Fear” starting on the 9 November 2020.
Anam Cara will…
Bridge to Support – offering support in Scotland to survivors of abuse by Jesuits or their staff
Bridge to Support is a service delivered by Health in Mind offering support in Scotland to survivors of abuse by Jesuits or their staff.
This service…
Changeworks Affordable Warmth Advisers
Changeworks’ Affordable Warmth Advisers can help you keep your home warm and your heating and electricity bills low. Advisors can help you:
understand your heating…
Together Outdoors – new service at Midlothian Community Hospital Garden
Together Outdoors is for people aged 18 years old and over and abilities who live in Midlothian and whose mental health has suffered as a…
Our Community Campaign from Health in Mind
Health in Mind has launched its ‘Our Community Campaign’, which looks to raise awareness of the important role that communities play in promoting positive mental…
United to Prevent Suicide – Scotland’s new approach to suicide prevention
United to Prevent Suicide is a new unifying identity for suicide prevention in Scotland. It marks a new approach to preventing suicide as set out…
Self-care September
This month is self-care September.
Action for Happiness is encouraging everyone to be kinder to themselves even when things go wrong. Self-care can help boost your…
Midlothian community mental health services
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership is reviewing the mental health services that are available and want to hear from you. CAPS Independent Advocacy is…
How has Covid-19 impacted on care and support at home in Scotland?
The Health and Sport Committee is looking into social care for adults over 18 years.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted several issues in relation to social…