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Midlothian Council Councillors

Emblem of Mildothian Council section, symbolizing local governance and community services.Midlothian Council Councillors


Name

Ward

Photo

Party

Diane Alexander
: Dianne.Alexander@midlothian.gov.uk

Bonnyrigg

Midlothian Councillor Diane Alexander

SNP
SNP Logo

Derek Milligan
: derek.milligan@midlothian.gov.uk

Bonnyrigg

idlothian Councillor Derek Milligan

Scottish Labour
Scottish labour logo

David Virgo
: david.virgo@midlothian.gov.uk

Bonnyrigg

idlothian Councillor David Virgo

Scottish Conservative
Scottish Conservitive logo

Colin Cassidy
: Colin.Cassidy@midlothian.gov.uk

Dalkeith

idlothian Councillor colin Cassidy

SNP
SNP Logo

Stephan Curran
: Stephen.Curran@midlothian.gov.uk

Dalkeith

idlothian Councillor Stephan Curran

Scottish Labour
Scottish labour logo

Margot Russell
: margot.russell@midlothian.gov.uk

Dalkeith

idlothian Councillor Margot Russell

Scottish Labour
Scottish labour logo

Stuart McKenzie
: Stuart.McKenzie@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian
East

idlothian Councillor Stuart McKenzie

SNP
SNP Logo

Bryan Pottinger
: bryan.pottinger@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian
East

idlothian Councillor Bryan Pottinger

Scottish Labour
Scottish labour logo

Peter Smaill
: Peter.Smaill@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian
East

idlothian Councillor Peter Small

Scottish Conservative
Scottish Conservitive logo

Douglas Bowen
: douglas.bowen@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian South

idlothian Councillor Douglas Bowen

SNP
SNP Logo

Kelly Drummond
: kelly.drummond@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian South

idlothian Councillor Kelly Drummond

Scottish Labour
Scottish labour logo

Ellen Scott
: ellen.scott@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian South

idlothian Councillor Ellen Scott

SNP
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Russell Imrie
: russell.imrie@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian West

idlothian Councillor Russell Imrie

Scottish Labour
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Kelly Parry
: kelly.parry@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian West

idlothian Councillor Kelly Parry

SNP
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Pauline Winchester
: Pauline.Winchester@midlothian.gov.uk

Midlothian West

idlothian Councillor Pauline Winchester

Scottish Conservative
Scottish Conservitive logo

Debbi McCall
: Debbi.McCall@midlothian.gov.uk

Penicuik

idlothian Councillor Debbi McCall

SNP
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Willie McEwan
: willie.mcewan@midlothian.gov.uk

Penicuik

idlothian Councillor Willie McEwan

Scottish Labour
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Connor McManus
: connor.mcmanus@midlothian.gov.uk

Penicuik

idlothian Councillor Connor McManus

SNP
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To Contact your local councillors please visit Midlothian council web site at: midlothian.cmis.uk.com/councillors.aspx for full contact details


Map of the Midlothian council wards in Scotland and their boundaries.

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Midlothian Libraries

Emblem of Mildothian Council section, symbolizing local governance and community services.Midlothian Libraries

Dalkeith Library,

2 White Hart Street,
Dalkeith EH22 1AE
: 0131 663 2083
: dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Danderhall Library,

A blue and white poster showcasing various types of services. available at Midlothian Libraries.59 Edmonstone Road,
Danderhall, EH22 1QL
: 0131 663 9293
: danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Gorebridge Library, *

98 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
01875 820 630
: gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Lasswade Library,

19 Eskdale Drive,
Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LA
: 0131 271 4534
: lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Loanhead Library,

The Loanhead Centre
Loanhead, EH20 9LA
: 0131 444 9032
: loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Newbattle Library,

1 Newbattle Way,
Easthouses EH22 4SX
: 0131 561 6745
: newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Newtongrange Library, *

St Davids, Newtongrange, EH22 4LG
: 0131 663 1816
: newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Penicuik Centre Library,

Carlops Road,
Penicuik EH26 9EP
: 01968 664 050
: penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk


Roslin Library, *

9a Main Street,
Roslin, EH25 9LD
: 0131 448 2781
: library.hq@midlothian.gov.uk


Midlothian’s nine fully accessible libraries that are strategically placed, therefore, a library is never far away. Midlothian’s Mobile Library brings library services out into our communities. Completely free Membership gives those joining access to the full range of library services, which include:


  • A comprehensive collection of fiction and non-fiction books. If the book you want isn’t on the shelf at your local branch, free requests mean you can request it from anywhere in Midlothian. We maintain a comprehensive range of books in large print and on audio CDs.
  • Music CDs and DVDs to keep you entertained, amused, or help you learn.
  • Membership allows unlimited access to an extensive range of electronic resources. These include e-books and e-audio titles, online comics, and a range of online newspapers and magazines. You can download these from home using your membership card – and as there are no overdue fines for online material, they are collected automatically at the end of a loan.
  • A broad range of free workshops, activities and events take place every week, from talks given by authors to knitting groups and storytelling sessions amongst much more. Telephone your local library or check Facebook page www.facebook.com/MidlothianLibraries to discover upcoming events.
  • Midlothian Travel information is obtainable at every library, including bus timetables, bus pass card application forms, and blue badge application forms. Libraries can process bus pass applications for the over 60s and disabled people, if you have lost your card you can report it at your library. At Newbattle Library Blue Badge, forms can be handed in and payment made.
  • Free use of computers and access to the internet in all branches, including free WiFi for your own device.
  • Hearing Aid battery collection points in all libraries. Hearing Aid Maintenance Clinic at Dalkeith Library, first Wednesday of every month, 10:30 hrs -11:30 hrs
  • Information about the local area, including local groups and services.

If you can’t leave your house and visit the library because you have mobility problems the library can make arrangements to get books to you via our book delivery. For more information Email : Library.HQ@midlothian.gov.uk or : 0799 0136 894 to find out how to access the Home Delivery Service.


The redesign of library services in Midlothian will see the relocation of two of Midlothian’s libraries :
1) Dalkeith Library and arts centre will relocate from White Hart Street to Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street during the first phase of the regeneration of Dalkeith Town Centre,
2) Gorebridge Library is suffering from water ingress, It has been decided that Library will relocate and be incorperated into the Gorebrdige leisure centre behind the The Beacon.


* Denotes no toilet facilities are located within these Libraries


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Welfare Rights

Emblem of Mildothian Council section, symbolizing local governance and community services.Midlothian Council Welfare Rights Team

Our service provides welfare rights benefit advice through advocacy, oral representation at social security appeals and general income maximisation for residents in Midlothian. It provides internal departments across the Council access to advice advocacy and a referral system to ensure key client groups resident in Midlothian have access to welfare benefit advice.


We can offer advice about how to appeal DWP benefit decisions and can provide oral representation at benefit appeals. We offer an income maximisation service for people receiving a Health and social care service and for older people who have reached their retirement age. Within the team there is a specialist Macmillan Welfare Rights Officer for people diagnosed with cancer their families and carers.


  • The aim of the service is to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Midlothian,
  • To work in partnership with Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network. (MFIN) This network helps to promote increased access to accurate advice services and target help to vulnerable groups. The network through its partnership working has been instrumental in securing external funding from the Big Lottery, Scottish Government and other funders to mitigate against the affects of Welfare Reform.

Midlothian council LogoWelfare Rights Team
Education Communities and Economy
Midlothian Council
Fairfield House
8 Lothian Road
Dalkeith
EH22 3ZH
: 0131 270 8922

: WelfareRights@midlothian.gov.uk


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Benefits

National section logoBenefits



Universal Credit


Universal Credit logo displayed against a transparent background, symbolizing financial assistance.Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It’s paid monthly - or twice a month for some people in Scotland. You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs. You could be:

  • out of work
  • working (including self-employed or part time)
  • unable to work, for example because of a health condition

To claim you must:

  • live in the UK
  • be aged 18 or over (there are some exceptions if you’re 16 to 17)
  • be under State Pension age
  • have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments

If you live with a partner, then you will both need to claim for Universal Credit. You must make a joint claim for your household, even if your partner is not eligible. How much you can get will depend on your partner’s income and savings, as well as your own.


Universal Credit payment is made up of a standard allowance and any extra amounts that apply to you, for example if you:

  • have children
  • have a disability or health condition which prevents you from working
  • are a carer for a disabled person
  • need help paying your rent

If you’re employed, how much Universal Credit you get will depend on your earnings. Your Universal Credit payment will reduce gradually as you earn more - for every £1 you earn your payment reduces by 55p. However you may also be eligible for the Work Allowance (also known as the Earnings Disregard) which means that the first part of any wages are not taken into account. There’s no limit to how many hours you can work.



You can apply for Universal Credit online at Universal Credit:


How to claim - GOV.UK ( : www.gov.uk)


You need to create an account. You use it to make a claim. You must complete your claim within 28 days of creating your account or you will have to start again.


If you live with your partner, you will both need to create accounts. You’ll link them together when you claim. You cannot claim by yourself.


If you cannot claim online, you can claim by phone through the Universal Credit helpline.

  • Phone: : 0800 328 5644
  • Welsh language: : 0800 328 1744
  • Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 328 5644
  • British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - DWP prefer Starleaf find information at : www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJc6OKmAUA
  • Textphone: : 0800 328 1344
  • Monday to Friday, 08:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs


Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)


Contribution based ESAEmployment and Support Allowance is an allowance for people claiming benefit on the grounds of incapacity and is payable if you have paid or been credited with enough class 1 or class 2 National Insurance contributions in the relevant tax year. ESAEmployment and Support Allowance does not include money for children or qualifying young persons. You would have to claim Universal Credit.


A claim to ESAEmployment and Support Allowance will involve a Work Capability Assessment. There can be 2 parts to this assessment. Initially, you will complete and return form ESA50. This form asks for details of medical professional support you have, medications you are prescribed and how your health affects you on a daily basis. This may be followed by a face to face medical assessment. If you don’t fill in and return the form or take part in the medical assessment, your benefit could be stopped. Everyone must go through the Work Capability Assessment although not everyone will be medically examined.


The Work Capability Assessment will determine whether you have Limited Capability for Work and determine whether you should be placed in the Work Related Activity Group or the Support Group. If placed in the Work Related Activity Group you will be required to take part in work focussed interviews and undertake Work Related Activity. This interview will initially take place in your local jobcentre and will involve a discussion on ways to return to work. This could include volunteering, Permitted Work, C.V. Preparation and Interview Techniques, information on local support or a referral to the Work Programme. If placed in the Support Group you are not required to take part in interviews or undertake Work Related Activity. However, you can voluntarily access support to return to work.


ESAEmployment and Support Allowance is paid at an assessment rate for the first 13 weeks or until after the initial Work Capability Assessment. You will then be moved on to the Main Phase and an additional component may be paid. People who receive the Support Component are not required to have Work-focussed Interviews or undertake Work Related Activity but can volunteer. Special rules apply to terminally ill people (Have a progressive disease and are not expected to live for more than another 6 months.). ESAEmployment and Support Allowance customers will automatically be placed in the Support Group. Terminally ill customers should apply for PIP as soon as possible. To claim ESA, you can apply online Employment and Support Allowance (ESA):


How to claim - GOV.UK ( : www.gov.uk)


or you can phone : 0800 055 6688. If you are unable to use the telephone or need additional help to make a claim, contact the Jobcentre to make an appointment. If you have speech or hearing difficulties you can contact us by using textphone : 0800 023 48 88.




Adult Disability Payment (ADP)


Whimsical cartoon of people with disabilities and a dog, highlighting joy and community among the group.ADPAdult Disability Payment is a benefit to help disabled people live full, active and independent lives. ADPAdult Disability Payment is based on how their health condition or disability affects them individually.


ADPAdult Disability Payment has replaced DLA and PIP in Scotland for working age adults. Child Disability Payment is the new payment for under 16 year olds. A claim to Adult Disability Payment should be made before 16th Birthday.)


ADPAdult Disability Payment is a non-means tested and non-taxable cash benefit which people can spend in a way that best suits them. You can get PIP whether you work or not, therefore it can also help people move into and stay in work.


Claims to ADPAdult Disability Payment are started over the phone to gather basic information. You can ask someone to help with the call but you must be present during the call to help answer security questions. A form will then be sent out for more information about how your health condition or disability affects you.


The claim process includes an assessment by a health professional. Most people will have a face to face consultation.
Reviews of an award will be done at appropriate intervals depending on how likely it is for your condition or impairment to change.


There are 2 components to ADPAdult Disability Payment – Daily Living and Mobility needs. Each component can be paid at a standard or enhanced rate.
At April 2025 the weekly rates are:


Standard Rates
Living allowance £73.90
Mobility Rate £29.20

Enhanced Rates
Living allowance £110.40
Mobility Rate £77.05


More information on Adult Disability Payment visit : www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment


Phone number to make a brand-new claim is : 0800 182 2222


If you live in Scotland and already receive DLA or PIP, Social Security Scotland will move you to Adult Disability Payment. It’ll take over your allowance from the DWP when that happens.




Pension Age Disability Payment


Graphic showing the Pension Age Disability Payment, focusing on support for older adults with disabilities. Pension Age Disability Payment is replacing Attendance Allowance in Scotland. You do not need to do anything if you already get Attendance Allowance. You cannot get Pension Age Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance at the same time.


You can get Attendance Allowance :

  • You have reached State Pension age,
  • You have a physical disability a mental disability, or both,
  • Your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you, for your own or someone else’s safety,
  • You have needed that help for at least 6 months (unless you might have 6 months or less to live).
  • If you cannot apply yourself, you can request a family member, friend, care worker or support worker to apply on your behalf. You must apply : www.mygov.scot/acting-on-behalf-of-someone-applying-for-benefits to be an appointee.

Pension Age Disability Payment has 2 rates. You could get:
lower rate of £73.90 a week if you need help or supervision either during the day or night.
higher rate of £110.40 a week if you need help or supervision both during the day and night or if you’re terminally ill


Contact Details:
Social Security Scotland
General Enquiries
PO Box 10301
Dundee
DD1 9FY
: 0800 182 2222
Apply at : www.mygov.scot/pension-age-disability-payment/how-to-apply


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BSL

National section logoContactScotland-BSL


ContactSCOTLAND-BSL is a Scottish Government service that connects deaf BSL users throughout Scotland through an online BSL interpreting video relay service (VRS) with all of Scotland’s public authorities and voluntary organisations (Third Sector) and now beyond.


VRS for all – from March 2019 ContactSCOTLAND-BSL now provides VRS For All. This now means that Deaf BSL users can contact any service that relies on telephone contact with their service users or customers. This includes public, third and private sectors within Scotland.


With 1 in 6 of the population being deaf, we provide an easy and flexible way of interacting with deaf BSL users who use and access your services. Deaf people can contact you and of course you can contact deaf people.


ContactSCOTLAND-BSL is Scotland wide/cross-service and brought to you by Sign Language Interactions.


You have to register to use the either of the Apps


: contactscotland-bsl.org/
: 0333 344 7712
: 0797 084 8868
: info@contactscotland-bsl.org
X Logo: x.com/ContactScotland
: facebook.com/contactScotland


Three users with laptops and phones, with the Contact Scotland logo displayed prominently.


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Cinema Card

National section logoCinema Exhibitors’ Association Card.

The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card. This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. Terms and Condition of use apply.


To apply for the card, you will need to meet one or more of the following criteria:


a) Be in receipt of Personal Independence Payment, or Armed Forces Independence Payment.
b) Be a registered blind person.


The card is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.


Application forms are available from cinemas across the UK supporting this card. Also available on the Internet at : www.ceacard.co.uk/apply and apply online
A processing fee of £6.50 is chargeable per card. This is to be sent along with the completed application


If you have any difficulty, please contact Cinema Exhibitors’ Association at the address below:


Logo representing the Cinema Exhibitors Association Limited, dedicated to promoting cinema exhibition standards.The Card Network
Network House
St Ives Way
Sandycroft
CH5 2QS
Email: : info@ceacard.co.uk
01244 526 016


Local Cinemas participating in this scheme are;


Cineworld Edinburgh
Cineworld logo displaying a red star, highlighting the cinema's vibrant brand. Fountain Park,
130/3 Dundee Street,
Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
: 0330 333 4444
: www.cineworld.co.uk


Dominion Cinema
Five stars surround the Dominion Cinema. logo at the Dominion Cinema. 18 Newbattle terrace,
Edinburgh, EH10 4RT
: 0131 447 4771
: www.dominioncinema.co.uk


Filmhouse
A striking red background features the Filmhouse logo.88 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh, EH3 6PD
: 0131 228 2688
: www.filmhousecinema.com


Everyman Cinema
Everyman cinema logo, displaying the word Everyman in a bold, artistic font. St James Quarter,
Edinburgh, EH1 3AD
Everyman Edinburgh has full step-free access to screens 2 to 5, and to both bottom and top bar. Screen 1 has step-free access to downstairs seating but not the upper tier known as ‘circle’.
01233 555642
: www.everymancinema.com/


Odeon Edinburgh
120 Wester Hailes Road,
Westside Plaza,
Odeon logo displayed prominently, reflecting the film company's identity and its connection to cinema.Edinburgh, EH14 3HR

118 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh, EH3 8BG

Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird
Newcraighall, Edinburgh, EH15 3RD
: 0800 138 3315 Accessibility Helpline
: www.odeon.co.uk


The Cameo, Edinburgh
he logo for Cameo Cinema, a film studio, featuring a sleek design that embodies the essence of cinema.38 Home Street,
Edinburgh, EH3 9LZ
020 7294 7908 Accessibility Helpline
: www.picturehouses.com/cinema/the-cameo


Vue Cinemas
Ocean Terminal
Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh EH6 6JJ

Vue cinema logo featuring the word VUE in vibrant orange and yellow colours. Omni Centre
Omni, Greenside,
Edinburgh, EH1 3AT

Livingstone
McArthur Glen Designer Outlet,
Almondvale Avenue,
Livingstone, EH54 6QX
: 0345 308 4620 Accessibility Helpline
: www.myvue.com


Pavilion Cinema The red M over a white C logo on a blue background representing Merlin Cinemas.
Market Street,
Galashiels, TD1 3AF
01896 752767
: pavilioncinema.co.uk/
You cannot book online with the CEA Card as we need to view the card to check it’s authenticity


Making a booking online with a CEA card is different for each cinema’s website, Odeon requires you to register before use, Vue please book on accessibility helpline or in cinema.


Regal Mobile Cinemas logo with a dynamic film reel graphic and bold lettering, representing mobile cinema experiences.A Moblie cinema operated by Regal Mobile Cinema can be found in venues across Midlothian such as National Mining Museum Scotland and The Lasswade Centre.


For more information of venues please contact:
: www.cinemaregal.com/
: 07583696884


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DIS

National section logoDisability Information Scotland

Disability Information Scotland work with disabled people, their families, friends, carers and people who work in the sector.


Disability Information Scotland Vision


Sharing information, enabling change. Disability Information Scotland enable positive change by sharing information on disability when people need it, in a way they want it.


Mission Statement:


We provide reliable, accurate and accessible information throughout Scotland. We develop creative partnerships with other agencies to ensure information is widely distributed, accessible to all and has a positive impact on the lives of disabled people, their families, friends and carers and the people who work with them. We work with people to find out what information they need and how they would like it provided.

Values

Our values inspire and inform all that we do:

  • Care about people;
  • Strive to provide a high quality, tailored, person-centred service;
  • Take a positive approach in all our work;
  • Subscribe to the social model of disability;
  • Are open to, and encourage and support, new and interesting ideas and ways of working;
  • Believe in the importance of building meaningful relationships with everyone we encounter.

Circular green maze illustration set against a transparent backdrop, showcasing the Disability Information Scotland logo.

Disability Information Scotland,
Norton Park,
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
: 0300 323 9961
: www.disabilityscot.org.uk/
: info@disabilityscot.org.uk


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DLF

National section logo Disabled Living Foundation


Disabled Living Foundation logo, showcasing a modern design that symbolizes empowerment for people with disabilities.oThe Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is the UK’s leading source of expert advice and information about all types of daily living equipment for older and disabled people and their families and carers.


DLF’s advice and product information allows individuals and relatives to make informed decisions and relevant lifestyle changes – all of which can help an individual remain independent in their home for longer, and provide the carer with peace of mind.


Whether you’re finding certain tasks a bit more difficult as you get older, you have a disability yourself, or you know someone in this situation, DLF can help.


With a huge range of equipment available, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start.


  • How do you know what is available?
  • How do you know what is right for you?
  • Where do you go to buy equipment?
  • How do you know if a supplier is reputable?

DLF provides the answers to all these questions. Our comprehensive database, listing over 10,000 daily living aids, allows you to research and compare relevant products and read unbiased information about equipment before contacting suppliers.


In addition to our equipment and supplier information, we have a wide range of fact sheets to help with everything from choosing a mobility scooter to assisting someone with eating. Written by occupational therapists, they identify easier ways of doing tasks, which equipment might help and when to ask for a professional assessment.


For individuals who are aware of their difficulties but are not sure which equipment may help them, try DLF’s online self-help guide, AskSARA. By selecting a topic and answering a few questions a free personalised report is produced, offering tailored advice on ways to help with daily activities, as well as a comprehensive list of products and suppliers to browse through.


For more information visit:

Need further assistance or advice about daily living aids,
Need further assistance or advice about daily living aids,
Disabled Living Foundation,
Unit 1, 34 Chatfield Road,
Wandsworth,
London, SW11 3SE
Monday to Friday. 09:00 hrs - 17:00 hrs. : 0207 289 6111.
Calls will be charged at local rate.
: info@dlf.org.uk


Representatives from DLF and Shaw Trust sign a partnership agreement to strengthen support for disabled individuals.


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Edinburgh International Festival

National section logo Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival’s LogoEdinburgh International Festival’s vision is to provide the deepest experience of the highest quality art for the broadest possible audience.


One of the ways we do this is by working to remove the barriers Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people may experience, which we do through:

  • Providing a 50% concession off full price tickets, with free tickets for an essential companion. No evidence is required.
  • Offering a selection of audio described, BSL interpreted, captioned and relaxed performances, across our programme of theatre, dance, music and opera.
  • Producing an Access Guide with detailed venue access information, and accessible performance listings – available in large print, braille or plain text formats.
  • Our free Access Pass initiative, where members provide information about access once when registering and these are saved to their account, preventing the need to repeatedly outline access requirements. Accessible seating options, such as aisle seats and seats with additional legroom, are held for exclusively Access Pass members.

Find out more on our website : eif.co.uk/access


You can contact us for further information or questions : 0131 473 2056 or
: access@eif.co.uk
: www.instagram.com/edintfest/
: www.youtube.com/edinburghintfestival
: www.facebook.com/


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Euan’s Guide

National section logoEuan’s Guide

Euan's Guide logo featuring light green text, promoting disabled access reviews and resources for accessibility.We all navigate the world in different ways. Euan’s Guide makes it easier for disabled people to find great places to go. We all want to get out there and enjoy life, and having good quality disabled access information reduces unnecessary hassle, inspires confidence and removes fear of the unknown.


: Euansguide.com is the disabled access review site where disabled people, their family, friends and carers can find and share reviews on the accessibility of venues around the UK and beyond. The site is an invaluable tool for everything from planning a day out, to picking a last-minute place for coffee or lunch.


Euan’s Guide believe in making the world more accessible one review at a time. There are now thousands of disabled access reviews and listing on Euan’s Guide. With good accessibility information being so hard to find, one review is often enough to encourage others to visit. Euan’s Guide is opening the door for more people to find new and exciting places to go. Reviews are also sent to venue owners, and this can be a positive and powerful opportunity for education and change.


The charity was founded in 2013 by Euan MacDonald MBE, a powerchair user and his sister Kiki after Euan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and a lack of disabled access made everyday experiences stressful. By breaking down the barriers of exclusion with the help of other people in the same situation, Euan’s Guide hopes to give everyone the freedom to explore.


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Help with Housing Adaptations

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Midlothian Council Community Care Service offers assessments to help people with disabilities to be as independent as possible in daily living tasks at home.


The outcome of the assessment may lead to a recommendation for a major adaptation. Assessments for these are normally provided by Community Care Occupational Therapists. The aim is to support people where, without a major adaptation to their property, the person would be unable to continue to live at home safely or independently.


Adapted shower area with a roll-in chair and shower head, ensuring a safe and comfortable bathing experience.A major adaptation could be:

  • Replacing the bath with a walk in shower
  • A stairlift
  • A ramp for wheelchair access
  • Fitting lower work surfaces to make the kitchen more manageable

The recommendation for any adaptation relates to the disabled person’s current and long-term needs and links to the anticipated course of their impairment. The needs of the carers will also be considered. Decisions about whether to support an adaptation will take into account the benefits to the disabled person’s independence and support to carers over the long term. Sometimes an adaptation to your home is not feasible and the only way to meet your long term needs would be to move to another property. The Occupational Therapist will assist you to explore all your options.


Funding


Funding for major adaptations depends on the ownership of the home. If the disabled person is an owner occupier, or tenant in private rented property, a Home Improvement Grant may be available towards the cost of an adaptation.


If the person lives in council or housing association property the adaptation will normally be funded by the landlord.


The minimum home improvement grant you will get is 80% of the total cost. If you are on certain benefits then a grant could be 100%.
Before an application for a home improvement grant is submitted, an Occupational Therapist from the Community Care Service must be consulted and agree the work, and written documentation obtained identifying the relevant work.


This process is further outlined in the Scheme of Assistance available from Environmental Health and available on the Midlothian Council website. This download has been removed please search : www.midlothian.gov.uk/ for more information


Contact Midlothian Council:


If you would like an appointment to discuss your situation or about a relative or friend,
contact us on : 0131 271 3900 during office hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00-5:00 Friday 9:00-3:30
Adults and Community Care (Adult Services)
Fairfield House,
8 Lothian Road,
Dalkeith,
EH22 3AA
: 0131-271-3900
: swccenquiries@midlothian.gov.uk


You can get more information from:


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Housing Options

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Housing Options Scotland was established in 1997 to provide a unique public access service to all disabled people throughout Scotland. Housing Options Scotland does not directly provide housing, what Housing Options Scotland does provide is detailed information and advice that will enable you to find the right home for you. Housing Options Scotland’s main aim is to ensure that disabled people have access to suitable housing in the tenure of their choice and recognising that gaining access to owner-occupation remains problematic.


Housing Options Scotland has three main areas of activity. Firstly, we directly assist disabled people by advising them on, and supporting them through, the complex design, financial and legal processes involved in buying or renting a property. Secondly, we provide information, advice and training on housing and disability issues to the public, private and voluntary sectors to improve the service disabled people get. Finally, we raise the awareness of the problems disabled people face in relation to their housing and highlight the solutions and opportunities that exist.


Housing Options Scotland has a dedicated team of volunteers. These volunteers enable Housing Options Scotland as an organisation to learn about the housing problems disabled people face by directly assisting them, and using the knowledge we gain to effect changes in policies and practice.


Blue background with a orange house icon, highlighting Housing Options Scotland's services.You can contact Housing Options Scotland:
Housing Options Scotland
The Melting Pot,
15 Calton Road,
Edinburgh, EH8 8DL.
: 0131 510 1567
: www.housingoptionsscotland.org.uk
: www.facebook.com/HousingOptionsScotland/
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Inclusion Scotland

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Inclusion Scotland logo featuring a stylized design representing inclusivity and support for disabled individuals.Nothing About Us. Without Us.


Inclusion Scotland mission statement


Inclusion Scotland works to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that we disabled people are fully included throughout all Scottish society as equal citizens.

  • Influencing decision-makers, ensuring that disabled people are involved in developing effective solutions for policy and practice that reflect our expertise by experience and meet our needs and aspirations.
  • Supporting disabled people to be decision-makers themselves, promoting the equal representation of disabled people as policy-makers and our right to make decisions about our own lives.
  • Developing capacity, awareness and engagement, of disabled people, disabled people’s organisations, and the organisations and institutions that affect our lives.


Inclusion Scotland,
Robertson House,
152 Bath St,
Glasgow, G2 4TB
: 0131 370 6700
: info@inclusionscotland.org

we have a regularly updated website: : www.inclusionscotland.org
You can also follow our work by ‘liking’ us on Facebook.
: facebook.com/InclusionScotland
: instagram.com/inclusionscotland
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Charity No. SC 031619


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SP Energy Network

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Notification graphic with Power cut? Call 105 for assistance during power outages.If you have a disability make sure you register that disability with your electricity supplier, once on the Priority Service Register and you have a power outage you should call your network operator. Cordless phones will not work as they require power to connect the phone to the land-line. From a mobile phone call your network operator or the emergency number 105.


You can join the SP Energy Network Priority Services Register if:

  • You are over the age of 60,
  • Have a special communication need,
  • Depend on electricity for home or medical care,
  • Have a child under 5 years of age,
  • Have chronic illness,
  • Feel you need a little extra help.

If you register with the Priority Service they will let you know in advance of a planned interruption to your electricity supply and they will keep in touch with regular updates during a power cut and if necessary, can work with external agencies who may be able to assist.


To register for Priority Services Register:


Text PSR to 61999. We will normally contact you within 48 hours.


Fill out the form on : www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/priority_services_register_form Download the form from complete and return to address below. Requires a printer,


: 0800 092 9290
: customercare@spenergynetworks.com
Customer Contact team,
SP Energy Networks,
3rd Floor 320 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow, G2 5AD.


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Scottish Members of Parliament

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Name
 
 

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh EH99 1SP
: 0131 348 5000
: 0800 092 7500


Party
 
 


Colin Beattie
Midlothian North and Musselburgh

164 High Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AY
: Colin.Beattie.msp@parliament.scot
: ColinBeattieMSP
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SNP
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Christine Grahame
Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale

46 High Street
Galashiels TD1 1SE
: Christine.Grahame.msp@parliament.scot
: www.christinegrahame.com/
: ChristineGrahameMSP

SNP
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Jeremy Balfour
Lothian

: Jeremy.Balfour.msp@parliament.scot
: www.facebook.com/jeremybalfourlothian
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Independent


Sarah Boyack
Lothian

: sarah.boyack.msp@parliament.scot
: SarahBoyackMSP

Scottish Labour
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Foysol Choudhury
Lothian

: Foysol.Choudhury.msp@parliament.scot
: FoysolChoudhuryMSP/
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Independent

Miles Briggs
Lothian


: Miles.Briggs.msp@parliament.scot

Scottish Conservative
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Alison Johnstone
Lothian

: Alison.Johnstone.msp@parliament.scot

No Affiliation

Lorna Slater
Lothian


: Lorna.Slater.msp@parliament.scot

Scottish Greens
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Sue Webber
Lothian


: Sue.Webber.msp@parliament.scot

Scottish Conservative
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Member of the House of Commons

Kirsty McNeill
Midlothian
House of Commons,
London
SW1A 0AA

: kirsty.mcneill.mp@parliament.uk
: kirstymcneill.com/

Scottish labour
Scottish labour



Everyone in Scotland is represented by eight MSP's: one for their constituency and seven for the larger region in which they live. This allows a choice of MSP for you to contact. Midlothian is also represented by one MP in the UK Government.


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