Forward Mid Directory 2026

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Employment

Being disabled and getting into employment with unseen obstacles put many barriers in a disabled persons path, Forward Mid hope the following agencies can help you find a path through the maze.

Access to Industry

Access to Industry works with individuals to support them into education and employment. Access to Industry believes that their work delivers real transformative change, assisting individuals to overcome personal difficulties that impede their progress.

Access to Industry do this through programmes and courses that provide one-to-one support, group-work, tutored classes and work experience. Access to Industry aim is to facilitate access to further and higher education, training and employment.

Access to Industry programmes and courses develop essential core skills such as communication, ICT (information and Communications Technology) and problem solving. Access to Industry offer individual support that aims to alleviate wider personal barriers.

Access to Industry
156 Cowgate,
Edinburgh, EH1 1RP
: 0131 260 9721
: mail@accesstoindustry.co.uk
: www.accesstoindustry.co.uk

Into Work

Into Work have many years’ experience helping people with long-term health conditions and disabilities achieve their goal of both finding and keeping a paid job.

Into Work help people with disabilities or long-term health conditions have equal opportunity to take up employment and receive fair treatment in work.

Registered Office: Intowork,
Norton Park,
57 Albion Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5QY
: 0131 475 2600
: enquiries@intowork.org.uk
: www.intowork.org.uk

Job Centre Plus.

Many of the Employability Services for people with a Physical Disability or Sensory Impairment can be accessed through the Disability Employment Advisor at your local Job Centre Plus.

Dalkeith Office
5 Buccleuch St, Dalkeith EH22 1HB
: 0843 487 1844

Penicuik Office
25 John St, Penicuik EH26 8HN
: 0800 169 0190

Sight Scotland

Living with sight loss can be challenging. If you live in Edinburgh, Midlothian or East Lothian, Sight Scotland rehabilitation and mobility staff can provide the help and support you need, no matter your level of sight loss, so you can maintain your independence.

Sight Scotland can be there for you following diagnosis. If you need specialist support, we will provide a specialist assessment and plan together how we can help.

How we can help

Sight Scotland rehabilitation and mobility team provide practical guidance to help people with sight loss keep doing the everyday things that are important to them, develop essential skills to live safely at home, and to navigate the world with confidence.

: 0800 024 8973
: supportline@sightscotland.org.uk
: sightscotland.org.uk/

Skills Development Scotland

Government policy is a primary driver of what Skills Development Scotland (SDS) does. A series of skills and economic strategies interlink to shape SDS’s work, making sure that services and partnership activity are meeting the needs of customers and effectively contributing to economic growth ambitions for Scotland.

Skills Development Scotland supports people to help them achieve career success. With partners, SDS delivers face to face career information, advice and guidance in schools and SDS centres, as well as support through a contact centre and a dynamic web service My World of Work.

Skills Development Scotland is helping people build the skills to manage their career throughout their lifetime, including:

: 0800 917 8000
: www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

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Handicabs HcL

Dial-A-Bus [DAB] By HcL

Transport for people with mobility challenges

All DAB routes in Midlothian are supported by Midlothian Council. All Dial-a-Bus transport is wheelchair accessible. Each journey has a cost attached. Conditions apply.

You need to be registered with HcL to use this service.

HcL office : 0131 447 1718, or register on line at : www.hcltransport.org.uk National Entitlement Card accepted.

How Does it Work?

You can book a place by telephoning your local office, Monday to Friday. The bus will pick you up at your door and will set you down at the shopping location. You will have between 1 to 2 hours at the shopping centre and then return home. The driver will take you and your shopping to your door if you need help.

Dial-A-Ride [DAR] by HcL

Dial-A-Ride provides a door-through-door transport service for people of any age with mobility challenges. This includes older people; people with disabilities, additional support needs, illness or health condition (long term or short term) affecting mobility; or those rurally isolated.

Dial-A-Ride will take you wherever you want or need to go. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days of the year and is available in the evenings.

To register to use the service, visit the HcLwebsite at : www.hcltransport.org.uk/register or : 0131 447 9949 Once registered with HcL, you can call : 0131 447 9949 to make your first booking. You can make no more than one advanced booking (for the day after tomorrow or beyond). The Dial-A-Ride vehicles are specially adapted to carry combinations of wheelchair users and other passengers safely and comfortably. Dial-A-Ride drivers are trained to provide assistance where necessary - do not be afraid to ask.

As part of the booking / enquiry process, the dispatcher will advise you the price of the journey. There is a special offer for first-time users – a £6.50 discount off your first Dial-A-Ride trip. Remember to ask about this when making your first booking.

There are additional charges per passenger when accompanying a full-fare paying passenger on the same journey. One genuine escort may travel free. Additional charges may be added if the Dial-A-Ride vehicle is asked to wait longer than anticipated when the booking was first made. There is no reduction for children travelling - standard fares apply.

Special tariffs will apply if the destination is outwith the Lothians, contact the Bilston Glen Office : 0131 447 9949 or specify your needs by Email : admin@handicabs.org.uk to ask for a quote to travel outwith the local area.

A cancellation fee of £6.50 may be applied if bookings are cancelled without 24 hours notice.

HcL and is financially supported by Midlothian Council.

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Midlothian Local Area Co-ordination

Local Area Co-ordination is based on a vision of a society where disabled people and their carers are valued as full and equal members of the community.

What is Local Area Co-ordination (LAC)?

In Midlothian, Local Area Co-ordinators work alongside

What Local Area Co-ordinators do ?

Local Area Co-ordinators do lots of different things depending on what people and the community want.:

What is different about Local Area Coordination ?

We work with individuals, families and communities to make society more inclusive. We only work with people who want us in their lives, go at a pace that suits people and stay involved for as long as people want.

We focus on what people can do, not what they can’t do. We understand that commissioned social care services are not always the way for people to achieve their goals.

What people say about LAC

" Thank you so much, I really don’t know what I would do without you. "

" The LACs have made a huge difference to my brother’s life. "

" LACs have been amazing with D he has really connected with them. "

" LACs are always there to support me and can ask them anything."

" LAll our family appreciate LACs relationship with M, his confidence has grown over the years."

Your LAC Team:

If you want to find out more or meet the teamn please contact:

Stuart

Mobile: : 07889 456 264

: stuart.mcintosh@enable.org.uk

Maria

Mobile: : 07596 335 512

: maria.glen@enable.org.uk

TEL (with answer machine): : 0131 454 1785
Midlothian Local Area Co-ordination
Enable Scotland
1b Colliery Court
McSence Business Park
32 Sycamore Road
Dalkeith
Midlothian EH22 5TA
: www.enable.org.uk/lac
Join Us : www.facebook.com/groups/203648627717769

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Local Groups

Beeslack Family Club

Beeslack Family Club has been running for over 30 years. Beeslack Family Club started as a Pilot Project in April 1985. The aim of the club is to provide a range of activities for “children and adults with additional support needs.” The club creates opportunities that enable members and their families to integrate socially, recreationally and educationally as well as providing a vital consistent space for families to take part in activities without restrictions

Many of Beeslack Family Club members suffer with significant complex additional needs such as Downs Syndrome, Partially Sighted, Arthritis, Diabetic, Epilepsy, Autism, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, ADHD, Coeliac Disease, BI Polar, and hearing impairment. The club has a fully inclusive policy and is the only weekend family club of its kind in operation in Midlothian.

Over the years we have expanded somewhat and currently, we offer a variety of activities - cookery, arts & crafts, woodwork, swimming, computers, sensory garden, cycling (we have an adapted trike), music, pool and a coffee bar.

Everyone welcome. For further information please contact:
Beeslack Community High School,
Edinburgh Road,
Penicuik
EH26 0QF
: 01968 673893
: www.facebook.com/BeeslackFamilyClub/

Bright Sparks

Bright Sparks Play Groups for children with additional support need in Midlothian based in Bonnyrigg, they support children from birth to 25 years with pre-school play groups, out of school clubs, school holiday club, sibling groups and lunch and play clubs.

Bright Sparks vision for the future is to continue to develop our family centre for play provision and their families. Bright Sparks will continue to build an increasingly diverse and responsive programme of activities, maximizing the use of our resources and assets, while maintaining our core ethos of family support.

King George V Park,
Bonnyrigg,
Midlothian, EH19 2AD
: 0131-663-5172

: admin@brightsparkspg.org
: brightsparkspg.org/

Café Connect, Linking Loanhead

Café Connect, Dalkeith’s and Linking Loanhead vibrant community cafés run by Midlothian’s LAC gives people with disabilities a chance to meet up to talk and listen. We all have different things to bring and our own stories too.

Café Connect and Linking Loanhead are great great place to find out useful information about a whole range of relevant supports and services, for example:-
Welfare Reform, Access Issues and Self-directed Support. Or just turn up for a coffee, tea and cake on the house!

It’s a friendly gathering where everyone is welcome. A place where you can listen or share your story!

Dalkeith
When: First Thursday of every month from 14:00 hrs to 15:30 hrs
Where: Dalkeith Arts Centre.
Loanhead
When : every other Wednesday from 14:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs
Where : Loanhead Library.
For more information contact Stuart : 07889 456 264

Get2Gether believe that everyone has the right to love and friendship. We also believe that people meeting should be easy, fun and accessible.

Get2gether arrange social activities for people with disabilities in safe friendly places in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Ping Pong, Speed dating dancing and meals out.

Free Membership required over 18 only.

The Thistle Foundation,
13 Queen’s Walk,
Edinburgh, EH16 4AE
: office@get2gether.org.uk
: 07867 179023
: www.facebook.com/get2getherscotland/
: get2gether.org.uk/

Grassy Riggs

Grassy Riggs is a service for older people and their carers in Woodburn, Dalkeith. The service is based in the Woodburn Community Hub building and provides a warm, supportive environment where people over the age of 65 can come together to experience meaningful social engagement, make friends and try out new opportunities.

The main purpose of Grassy Riggs is to alleviate social isolation and exclusion. The service provides a meeting place, drop-in and support for carers, as well as people who are cared for. They also run thematic groups every week, including a knitting group, digital skills group, and more.

: www.facebook.com/thegrassyriggs

Lasswade High School PHAB Club

A voluntary group from Midlothian working in the community to provide social and educational opportunities for people with additional support needs. The Club was formed in 1978 and is based in Lasswade High School. Meetings are every Wednesday evening during school term from 18:30 hrs till 20:30 hrs.

The Club’s aim is to provide social and educational opportunities in a relaxed environment and its objective is to encourage the integration and education of adults, resident in Midlothian, who have additional support needs.

The Club encourages local people to get involved with its work, indeed our volunteers are crucial to the operation of the club.

The Club holds the Queen’s Award for Volunteering (the “MBE” for volunteering groups), given in recognition of the work undertaken

For information on joining or volunteering please contact:
Margaret George : 07882350835

Lothian's Veterans’ Centre

LVC is a drop-in centre in Dalkeith that provides person-centred support for ex-service personnel and their families throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. We have a small team of dedicated staff who are readily available to tackle any challenge that arrives through our door.

LVC is a safe and welcoming environment that can provide instant assistance, support and advice in relation to a wide range of services, including health and wellbeing; housing; employment; benefits; pensions; further education and training; access to health services; welfare; comradeship; and activities. We work in partnership with a number of veterans’ and non-veterans’ organisations, and key agencies such as Midlothian Council, Dalkeith Job Centre, and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau all recognise the importance of LVC in the community.

Lothian's Veterans’ Centre
11 Eskdaill court
Dalkeith,
EH22 3NX
: www.lvc.scot
: 0131-660-5537
: contact@lvc.scot
: www.facebook.com/LothiansVets

Men’s Shed

Dalkeith Men’s Shed is a free and welcoming space for all men over the age of 18 in Midlothian. Whether you’re just in need of a hot cuppa and a friendly chat, or you’re looking to get hands-on with woodworking and crafting, our shed is the perfect place for you. Come join a community where you can share experiences, learn new skills, and enjoy some company. We hope to see you soon!

OneDalkeith Community Hub, Friday from 10:00 - 13:00
Gorebridge Beacon, Wednesdays 10;00 hrs - 12:00hrs
: contact@dalkeithshed.org.uk
: 07791910357
: sites.google.com/view/dalkeithmensshed/home

Midlothian Peoples Equality Group (MPEG)

Midlothian Peoples Equality Group (MPEG) is a local community organisation and registered charity comprising diverse residents and professionals residing and working in Midlothian. Dedicated to advancing equality and confronting bias, MPEG fosters collaboration among various Midlothian interest groups to cultivate a sense of value, trust, and inclusivity within the community. The group also prioritises facilitating education, communication, and awareness concerning local equality issues while advocating for community participation in local policy and planning. MPEG actively encourages residents, community entities, businesses, and other stakeholders to engage in its initiatives.

TNew Members Welcome!

: 0131 271 3165
: james.blair@midlothian.gov.uk Equalities Engagement Officer, Midlothian Council
: www.facebook.com/MPEGMidlothian

MOPA

Midlothian Older People’s Assembly (MOPA) is a network of older citizens interested in and caring about the quality of life for older people in Midlothian.

MOPA usually has one large-scale event every year and four or five smaller meetings around a chosen theme, with discussion with guests from the Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership. Examples of these themes may be – GP Practice in Midlothian, Transport, Finance, Social care, and Benefits, Participating in my local community. The meetings are a mixture of online and in person according to individual need.

MOPA is a fantastic way to connect with other older citizens and to become newly aware of local issues that affect the quality of life or older people living in Midlothian. MOPA is also interested in many of the issues raised in this report and how to affect positive change.
: eric.johnstone@mca.scot

Newton Church Centre

Tuesday cafe 10:00 hrs - 12.30hrs Oasis community Café is awarm space to meet together for teas, coffees, home baking, homemade soup, there are seasonal special events with children from the local nursery coming to sing songs at Christmas, and Easter. And occasional fundraising mornings for relevant charities.

Wednesdays 10:00hrs - 12:00hrs Wednesday crafters, - a group for anyone of any ability interested in crafting, knitting, sewing, crochet, drawing, needle craft etc. Meet for a cuppa, cake and a chat. Bring your own craft or learn and share skills. As a group we invite skilled crafters to share their craft and techniques, we often work together to create items for homeless people, SiMBA boxes, or local community groups.

Wednesdays 13:00hrs -16:00hrs Newton Hutters - is a men’s shed style group for anyone over 18. A cuppa, plenty of cake and banter. Members with a variety of interests, skills and work backgrounds join together to chat, play dominoes, woodwork, gardening, community projects. The hall garden and workshop are wheelchair accessible.

Church of Scotland,
Edmonstone Road,
Danderhall EH22 1LU

SJKP Community Café

A Monday Café, from 09:30 hrs until 13:30 hrs.

SJKP Community Café was started with an independent grant on the premise to welcome visitors and friends.

As a non-profit Café all monies raised are used to bless the community by releasing donations to local charities sympathetic with Saint John’s & Kings Park Church aims.

The Café operate a suspended Coffee Scheme- Every coffee purchased another one is donated to someone who cannot afford it.

SJKP hope you enjoy the Community Café

31 Eskbank Road,
Dalkeith EH22 1HJ

Singing for Lung Health Midlothian

The singing leader has undertaken the Singing for Lung Health training course, which means they’ve been trained to lead singing groups for people with lung conditions.

When: Tuesday
Time: 15:00 hrs - 16:30hrs
James : 07711 307418
: robertsonjames56@gmail.com
St. John’s and King’s Park Church,
31 Eskbank Road,
Dalkeith EH22 1HJ

Wee Scones

A welcoming place where people can again build the idea of real community spirit in Gorebridge. The café is staffed by local volunteers from Gorebridge and welcomes all local residents. We aim to be fully inclusive, welcoming young people, older people, mums and children, disabled people and those who may feel isolated at home.

We even hope to get some residents along from the nearby Newbyres local care home... What a difference it makes for an older person, who doesn’t have much going on in their week, for a bit of connection, a blether and sense of belonging over a cup of tea.

The café is open every other Fridays 09:30 hrs until 12:30 hrs.
Gorebridge Parish Church Hall,
96 Hunterfield Road,
Gorebridge,EH23 4TT.
: 0131-475-2350 (10:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs)
: admin@lothiancil.org.uk
: www.gorepc.com/
: 01875 820 387

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Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL)

The main aims of the Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living are:

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living Services include:

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is about Independent Living

Independent Living means all disabled people having the same freedom, choice, dignity and control as other citizens at home, at work, and in the community. It does not mean living by yourself or fending for yourself. It means rights to practical assistance and support to participate in society and live an ordinary life.

LCiL provides a quarterly newsletter with information on current news and events. If you are interested in receiving this, please get in touch via the contact details to arrange delivery. Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) : www.lothiancil.org.uk

To find out more, contact us at:
Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living
Norton Park,
57Albion Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5QY,
: 0131-475-2350 (10:00 hrs - 16:00 hrs)
: admin@lothiancil.org.uk
: www.lothiancil.org.uk

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Midcare Alarm Service

Telecare is a range of equipment placed within your home environment which communicates wirelessly with a central alarm base unit. This will raise an alert automatically if the sensors detect a problem such as a fall, fire or other emergency. The equipment is plugged into an electric socket and uses mobile phone technology. A pendant with a call button is worn by you whilst in your home environment and if you require some of our telecare sensors these are placed around your home. The sensors are not intrusive and are placed discretely where required. If the pendant is pressed or any of the other sensors detect a potential emergency a call is generated via the alarm unit to our control room where staff will provide the appropriate response. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a small weekly charge for this service.

Who can receive this service?

Anyone who:

How can I access this service?

Use the self-check online tool at : www.telecareselfcheck.scot/ to see if you qualify.

You can make a referral yourself or asking a family member or friend to do this for you by calling the social work contact office : 0131-271-3900, or you can be referred via health or social work professional e.g. your GP, district nurse, social worker, occupational therapist. You will be assessed and then provided with the appropriate equipment which will best meet your needs. The equipment will be fully explained and demonstrated to you.

What is involved?

At the assessment visit, and before the Telecare package is installed you will be asked to provide the names of two people to be key contacts. These will be people who are willing to attend your home in an emergency. If they are unavailable other services such as the MERRIT team or the emergency services will be called.

Responding to alerts

The control room receives the initial alerts from the equipment. The control room is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For more information contact:
Midlothian Council Adult Social Care,
Fairfield House,
8 Lothian Road Dalkeith,
Midlothian, EH22 3AA.
: 0131 271 3900.
: swccenquiries@midlothian.gov.uk

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Midlothian Climate Action Network

The Midlothian Climate Action Network is a growing network of community groups and organisations across Midlothian, who want to act on the climate and nature crises. Its purpose is to encourage and support a thriving, collaborative network of community groups and organisations coming together to deliver community-led action to reduce and adapt to the effects of the climate and nature crises. We aim to improve climate literacy, provide support to community groups and organisations, amplify community voices and share knowledge.

The MCAN staff are based at the Midlothian TSI offices at 4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith

MCAN can be contacted at : hub@midlothianclimateaction.org.uk

More information on MCAN is available on our website : www.midlothianclimateaction.org.uk/

: www.facebook.com/MidlothianCAN
: www.instagram.com/midlothiancan/

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Midlothian Community Action: Support

Midlothian Community Action (MCA) provides support, guidance and representation for third sector organisations working in Midlothian. This includes grassroots community groups, charities and social enterprises. We do this by:

MCA’s Community Care Development Worker supports the Midlothian Older People’s Assembly, and Forward Mid.

Midlothian Community Action is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for Midlothian and is the main point of contact for the Scottish Government on third sector issues in Midlothian. Midlothian Community Action has an accessible meeting space at our offices at:
4-6 White Hart Street,
Dalkeith, EH22 1AE.

Please contact us to check availability and to book.

: 0131 663 9471
: Eric.Johnstone@MCA.scot
More information on MCA is available on our website: : www.mca.scot

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Leading the way in volunteering

Midlothian Community Action is the leading agency for volunteering development in Midlothian. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or want to promote an opportunity, we’re here to help:

Midlothian Community Action run a weekly drop in session for people wanting to volunteer. Contact us to find out details of dates and times. You can also browse the wide range of opportunities on : www.mca.scot

Midlothian Community Action also runs a number of volunteer-led projects which help people develop their skills and confidence, including:

CONNECT ONLINE, providing IT tuition to groups of older people and vulnerable adults who want to develop their digital skills in a friendly, sociable setting.

TRANSFORM, offering supported volunteering opportunities for young people aged 15-24 who need additional help to take part.

For volunteering enquires please contact: volunteer@mca.scot
You call us on : 0131 663 9471 / : 07859 914 587.
Volunteer Hub,
8 White Hart Street,
Dalkeith, EH22 1AE

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Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network

MFIN is a network of agencies working in Midlothian to promote financial inclusion. Our membership includes the local CAB and a wide range of advice providers. Statutory agencies such as Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian, Social Security Scotland and the DWP attend our meetings. MFIN is a charity and a company limited by guarantee, run by a Board of Directors.

MFIN’s key objective is,“To relieve poverty and to advance public education in all matters relating to the management of personal finances.”

Financial inclusion means access for individuals to appropriate financial products and services. This includes people having the skills, knowledge and understanding to make best use of our products and services.

MFIN provides a range of networking opportunities, information, and training to staff supporting clients on low incomes. In recent years a large focus of our work has been around the welfare reform changes.

If you would like to find out more about MFIN, see our website at : mca.scot/what-we-do/projects/mfin/ or the MFIN staff can be contacted via the Midlothian Voluntary Action office Tel : 0131 663 9471

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Radar Key (National Key Scheme)

Opening doors to independent living

The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers disabled people independent access to locked public toilets around the country. Toilets fitted with National Key Scheme (NKS) locks can now be found in shopping centres, pubs, cafés, department stores, bus and train stations. Alternative costs: Without VAT - £5.00 . For more information please visit : shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/radar-key Alternitivly be bought on Amazon at : www.amazon.co.uk and search for Radar Key, Or AgeUk Website : www.ageukincontinence.co.uk/incontinence-shop/toilet-aids/disabled-toilet-keys.html

Travelling: There is a website to check for Changing Places Toilets and accessible Toilets : www.loo.org/ there are Apps to download to Mobile devices. There are different style keys for different countries across the EU states:

Changing Place Toilets Midlothian

Dalkeith Arts Centre, EH22 1DY

Dobbies Garden World, Lasswade EH18 1AZ + 1 disabled toilet

Ikea, Loanhead EH20 9BY

Newbattle Community Campus EH22 4SX

Aceessible Toilets in Midlothian

Auchendinny Glencorse Association, 4 Firth Road, EH26 0QZ

Bonnyrigg Medical Centre EH19 2ET

Lasswade Leisure Centre EH19 2NE

Pitcairn Centre, Bonnyrigg EH19 2ES

Buccleuch, Dalkeith EH22 1HZ

Dalkeith Community Campus EH22 2PS

Dalkeith Grassy Riggs, 10 Woodburn Road EH22 2AT

Dalkeith LIDL, EH22 1DU

Dalkeith Medical Centre EH22 1AP

McDonalds, Eskbank EH22 3FU

Midlothian Community Hospital EH22 3ND

Morrisons, Dalkeith EH22 1HQ

Restoration Yards, Dalkeith EH22 1ST

Saint John’s & Kings Park Church EH22 1HJ

Starbucks, Hardengreen EH22 3FU

Tesco, Hardengreen EH22 3PP

Dalkeith Mayfield & Easthouses Church, 2 Bogwood Road EH22 5DG

Beacon, Gorebridge EH23 4TT

Gorebridge Leisure Centre EH23 4TX

Asda, Loanhead EH20 9NY

Costa Coffee, Loanhead EH20 9QY

Loanhead Leisure Centre EH20 9LA

McDonalds Loanhead EH20 9PW

Matalan, Loanhead EH20 9QY

Next, Loanhead EH20 9PW

Pentland Plants, Loanhead EH20 9QG

Sainsbury, Loanhead EH20 9PW

Mining Museum, Lady Victoria, Newtongrange EH22 4QN

Newtongrange Leisure Centre EH22 4PG

Beeslack Community Hgh School, Penicuik EH26 0QF

Cowan Court, Penicuik EH26 8DF

Food Facts Friends, 42 Johns Street, EH26 8AB

Ladywood Leisure Centre, 14a Yarrow Court, EH26 8HD

Penicuik Leisure Centre EH26 9EP

Penicuik Storehouse, 22 Penicuik High Street, EH26 8HW

Tesco, Penicuik EH26 8NP

If you know of any more, please inform Forward Mid.

Radar key required to unlock door.

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Sport

Physical Activities for adults
with physical and learning disabilities

For multi-sports sessions

Sensory Friendly Swim Sessions.

Sensory Friendly Swim Sessions

Lasswade Centre

: 0131 271 4533

Wednesday

13:00 hrs 14:00 hrs

Loanhead Leisure Centre

: 0131 444 9033

Thursday

12:10 hrs 13:00 hrs

Newbattle Community Campus

: 0131 561 6740

Saturday

13:30 hrs 14:30 hrs

Penicuik Leisure Centre

: 01968 664 066

Friday

16:00 hrs 17:00 hrs

Saturday

14:00 hrs 15:00 hrs

For more information contact:
: SportandLeisureServices@midlothian.gov.uk
: 0131 561 6561

Ageing Well

Ageing Well Midlothian is a physical activity project for the over 50s.

Activities Include:

For information on Ageing Well Midlothian please contact, Mark : : Mark.McCafferty@midlothian.gov.uk

Please call : 0131 561 6506
and leave a message before coming along to a class or group for the first time as some classes may have a waiting list.

: www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/527/classes_and_lessons/246/ageing_well_-_activities_for_over_50s

All Stars Disabled Sports Club

Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club is a multi-sports group for children and young adults with additional support needs and their siblings. Members range in various disabilities and our ultimate goal is to provide meaningful sporting skills and activities that through the understanding of self and others can transcend from the sports field into everyday life. Beeslack provide grass roots and competition skills and activities for various levels of abilities - adapting sports and skill sets to promote a positive, inclusive sporting activity for all.

All Stars Disabled Sports Club Tuesday 18.30-20.30 and Sunday 13:00 -15:00 at Beeslack Community High School
Contact: : Allstars_dsc@hotmail.com

Lothian Disability Sport

Lothian Disability Sport was originally set up as Lothian Sports Association for the Disabled back in 1962. Since then it has evolved over the decades, culminating in the creation of the registered Scottish Charity Lothian Disability Sport (LDS) in 1998.

LDS run a comprehensive sports specific programme which allows approximately 1500 young people and adults with a disability the opportunity to take part in sport each year.

We run several regional competitions and enter Lothian teams into all the major national Scottish Disability Sport events, where we have a tremendous record of achievement.

In addition, we have a strong club network, where we work in partnership to ensure people with a disability can improve in their sport.

Since 1982 we are proud to have produced 38 Paralympic athletes, competing at the very highest level and in London 2012 we were represented by four Lothian based athletes, two of which, winning silver and bronze.

If you have an enquiry, want further information, or would like to submit any feedback regarding Lothian Disability Sport then please use the on line form : www.lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk/contact

DR Inclusive Fitness

Breaking down barriers to fitness.

DR Inclusive Fitness specialise in personal training and massage therapy for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, offering a fully inclusive and supportive environment.

At our specialist centre in Dalkeith, we also offer:

Our mission is simple — to make fitness accessible for everyone.

Our gym can be found at
Loanhead (Fitness & Wellbeing) : 10/2 Eldin Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9QX.
Dalkeith : Dalkeith (Fitness} , Unit 8 Buckie House
Dalkeith (Golf) , Unit 12 Buckie House
McSence Business Park, 32 Sycamore Road,.Dalkeith,
EH22 5TA

If you are interested then get in touch by phone or email:
: 07923335331
: info@drinclusivefitness.co.uk
: drinclusivefitness.co.uk/

You can also give us a follow-
: www.facebook.com/drinclusivefitness

Sports Club

Arniston Rangers Football Club

: www.arnistonrangersyfc.co.uk/

Bonnyrigg Rose Academy

: www.bonnyriggrose.org.uk/

Dalkeith Thistle Football Club

: www.dalkeiththistlecfc.com/

Dalkeith Rugby Football Club

: www.dalkeithrugbyclub.com/

Easthouses Lily Football Club

:

Heart of Midlothian Football Club

: www.heartsfc.co.uk/

Hibernian football club

: www.hibernianfc.co.uk/

Lasswade Rugby Football Club

: www.pitchero.com/clubs/lasswade

Lasswade Thistle Football Club

:

Newtongrange Star Football Club

: newtongrangestarfc.co.uk/

Penicuik Athletic

: www.penicuikathleticfc.co.uk/

Penicuik Rugby Football Club

: penicuikrugby.org/

Whitehill welfare Rosewell

: www.whitehillwelfare.co.uk/

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Thistle Foundation

The Thistle Foundation Lifestyle Management Programme is 10 week course.

The course is designed as a generic package and is suitable for anyone living with a long term physical and/or mental health condition hoping to increase their coping skills, gain control over their situation and build on their confidence to move on in life.

TThe course is focused on the person - their hopes and concerns and is not focused on the condition itself. The course can be delivered by both health professionals and non health professionals, provided they connect powerfully with the principles of our approach. Peer Facilitators tend to be individuals who have experienced the powerful nature of this approach and wish to “give something back.” They have also recognised the benefits that can be derived through continued involvement with the Programme.

Sessions include:

This course can be delivered online, face to face or hybrid.

Participants will have the knowledge confidence and skills to deliver the Lifestyle Management course to people living with a long term physical and/or mental health condition hoping to increase their coping skills, gain control over their situation and build on their confidence to move on in life.

Please contact us to find out more.
13 Queen’s Walk, Edinburgh EH16 4EA
: 0131 661 3366
: info@thistle.org.uk
: www.thistle.org.uk/lifestyle-management-course-facilitator-training

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V.O.C.A.L & Wee Breaks

"Voices Of Carers Across the Lothian's"

Do you look after someone close to you? Then you may be an unpaid carer!

If you’re supporting a family member, child, partner, relative or friend of any age to manage a long-term condition, disability, physical or mental health condition or addiction, the answer is yes – you are a carer..

VOCAL’s team of carer support practitioners provide one-to-one support to carers online, via telephone and in person.

VOCAL range of supports include:

What is an Adult Carer Support Plan

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 makes provision for unpaid carers including the identification of carers’ needs through an Adult Carer Support Plan. All local authorities have a duty to prepare an Adult Carer Support Plan for anyone they identify as a carer or for any carer who requests one.

More information on Adult Carer Support Plans can be found in the leaflet
: www.vocal.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/COC-ACSP_VOCAL.pdf
and available on the VOCAL website
: www.vocal.org.uk/advice-information/legal/adult-carer-support-plan/.

Wee Breaks

Becoming a carer affects all carers in numerous ways. Whether you felt you had a choice about it or were thrown into because of circumstances there is no doubt that caring can be difficult at times. You may appreciate the person you care for but the daily responsibility of attending to their needs may mean that your own needs are often neglected.

Remember when you had time to meet people, go to the cinema or accomplish whatever it was you managed to enjoy accomplishing ? Leisure time is the first thing that disappears for carers and the last thing they possess time for and yet it is one of the best stress relievers.

Wee Breaks are encouraging you take some ‘time out’ for yourself and assist you find and create the right break for you – from a few hours to a few weeks. We can spend time with you to think about what would be best for you and how to achieve this. Times are changing with the introduction of self-directed support, and Wee Breaks can assist you to make this happen.

Wee Breaks Funds

Wee Break Midlothian administer two funds that you may be eligible to apply for to support you to take a break from your caring role.

You can apply for anything that would give you a break from your caring role, for example:

VOCAL can only assist carers with application to the above funds if:-

All applications are submitted to a panel who meet on the last Wednesday of the month. For more information and to download a form visit: : weebreaks.com/the-wee-breaks-fund/

Contact Details:

VOCAL Midlothian, Carers Centre,
30/1 Hardengreen Estate,
Eskbank EH22 3NX.
: www.vocal.org.uk
The office is open Monday to Friday 09:00 hrs – 17:00 hrs. Late opening until 20:00 hrs on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

: 0808-196-6666 (option 2)

: midlothian@vocal.org.uk

: www.vocal.org.uk/midlothian

: www.vocal.org.uk/our-services/wee-breaks/

: www.facebook.com/VOCALMidlothian

: x.com/VOCALMidlothian

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Treasure Tree

Treasure Tree is VOCAL’s social enterprise that helps people access affordable second-hand mobility and accessibility equipment.

Are you looking for mobility aids to support your caring role, and help the person you care for to be more independent? Treasure Tree is our shop in Ocean Terminal, and social enterprise where you can buy scooters, wheelchairs, hoists and more at discounted rates<.

These are second-hand items donated by other unpaid carers who want to help us promote independence, safety and quality of life for carers and the people you care for. You can browse our offers on eBay or in person at our shop:
: 0131 622 6666 or View : Treasure Tree eBay

A&E alternatives

Self-care is about looking after yourselves so that you stay healthy, and taking care of ourselves when you are ill.

Before requesting an NHS appointment, think about how you can help yourself?

Common illnesses or advice on medicines

Your community pharmacist can give you advice, or treatment for many minor ailments, Minor ailment service at community pharmacies. Midlothian Pharmacies:

Your Practice Nurse

Practice nurses are experienced in dealing with many conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes and a range of minor illnesses such as chest, skin condition or urine and ear infections. Many can prescribe medications and arrange investigations. Ask your GP practice receptionist for advice on whether the nurse might be able to deal with your problem.

Dental and Mouth Problems

If you have a problem with your teeth, gums or mouth, contact your dentist. If you don’t have a dentist and you want to find one near you:

Infants and Toddlers

For advice and treatment for children and babies:

Depression, anxiety and mental wellbeing

Alcohol and drug problems

Eye problems

Opticians are trained to recognise common eye problems. They can also provide treatment or refer you to specialist services.

You can also get advice at : patient.info/eye-care

Hearing problems

High street opticians offer hearing tests and help with existing hearing aids. NHS Audiology Services - see your own GP first.

Muscle and Joint Problems

You can contact the physiotherapy service directly for muscle and joint problems such as back, neck, hip or knee pain. They can give advice and an appointment if necessary. : 0800 917 9390 or go to : www.nhsinform.scot and use the search function type MSK

Foot Problems

If you have a foot problem, see the Podiatry section or go to : www.nhsinform.scot and search for the section on foot problems.

If you do need advice from a doctor…

You can make a GP phone appointment instead of attending the GP practice or through an App on GP’s web site. A new website called : www.nearme.scot/ may operate in your area. If the doctor feels they need to see you, they will ask you to come in.

Reception staff may ask why you want to speak to your GP. They are bound by the same confidentiality rules as doctors and nurses. Remember to cancel your GP appointment, if not required.

If you think that someone’s life is at risk, you should call : 999 right away.

NHS24 111 : Helpline for urgent health advice when GP practice and dentists are closed.

We want to be there when you need us most.
It’s your NHS, please use it wisely.

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