Forward Mid Directory 2025

Forward Mid Directory 2025, The links above open the pages selected. we hope that you find it enjoyable and useful. If you think Forward Mid has missed something out of this directory we apologise for this please contact us so we can make sure it is included in the next directory. Please inform Forward Mid in one of these three ways:
: Eric.Johnstone@MCA.scot
Phone Eric Johnstone on : 0131-663-9471.
If you wish you can post the story to Forward Mid send it to:
Eric Johnstone,
Forward Mid,
4-6 White Hart Street,
Dalkeith,
EH22 1AE.
If you have any trouble opening any newsletter please contact us so we may rectify the fault.

The Directory is available as an Electronic Version, the size on this version is suitable for Smart phones and tablets Mobile Directory 2025, size (3,995kb) The Print version Print Directory 2025, size (10,457kb) Both open in a new window.

To download Forward Mid Directory 2025 requires an Adobe PDF reader, if you require Adobe reader it can be downloaded for free on this link . If you require pages to be read aloud Forward Mid are pleased to direct Natural readers, Iain the website developer has personally checked the PDF document using : www.naturalreaders.com. To use Natural readers, open the PDF file, Open natural Soft screen reader, select floating toolbar, select PDF document and press control and A together and select play on Natural Soft, it can also be added to the Google Chrome Browser. Listen

Forward Mid believe safety first, and frown on direct download, as they may contain a virus. To save a copy of the Directory 2025 click to save to your own device click on the download symbol, . Download (then choose where to save it). Print (must be connected to printer), This PDF is designed with Bookmarks (For jumping to individual sections).

Downloaded:

Emergency Services

Police Scotland

999 Emergency Number

In an emergency you should always dial 999 if:

Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers using a Textphone (minicom) should dial 18000 in an emergency.

Alternatively, if you are deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired, you can register with emergency SMS text service. The emergency SMS service lets people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard.

101 Non-Emergency Number

For non-emergencies and general enquiries, 101 is the number you call if you need to contact the police. Using 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response helps keep 999 available for when there is an emergency.

Calls to 101 from landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts.

Calls to Police Scotland may be recorded for training and service improvement purposes.

UK calls outwith Scotland

UK callers residing outside of Scotland should call 01786 289 070 to contact Police Scotland

International Contact

International callers should call +44 1786 289 070 to contact Police Scotland

You can now use the online form to get in touch with Police Scotland for issues of a non-serious nature.

: www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/

Midlothian Police Stations with counter service

Dalkkeith

Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3AX
Not 24 hours

Penicuik

25-27 Bog Road, Penicuik, EH26 9BY
Not 24 hours

Write to us:

PO Box 2460
Dalmarnock
Glasgow
G40 9BA
: www.scotland.police.uk/

Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers

Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers can contact us via TextRelay on 1 800 1 101.

Minicom Service

Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers can contact us via TextRelay on 1 800 1 101.

Hate Crime & Third Party Reporting

Did you know that Hate Crime is any criminal offence committed against an individual or property that is motivated by a person’s hatred of someone because of his or her actual or perceived race, religion, transgender identity, sexual orientation or disability?

Hate Crime is wrong, it is against the law, and everyone has the right to live safely and without fear. No two individuals are ever the same - embrace individuality and help put an end to Hate crime by reporting it.

You can report a Hate Crime as follows:

Third party reporting

In some cases victims/witnesses of Hate Crime do not feel comfortable reporting the matter directly to the Police and may be more comfortable reporting it to someone they are familiar with.

To ensure all victims/witnesses are able to report Hate Crimes, Police Scotland works in partnership with a wide variety of partners who perform the role of 3rd Party Reporting Centres. Staff within 3rd Party Reporting Centres have been trained to assist a victim or witness in submitting a report to the police and can make such a report on the victim/witnesses behalf.

Examples of 3rd Party Reporting Centres participating in the scheme range from Housing Associations to Victim Support offices and Voluntary Groups.

Third Party Reporting Centres can be found online on the : Police Scotland website or ask any police officer for details.

Crimestoppers

You can phone Crimestoppers to pass on information about crime anonymously,
: 0800 555 111. or visit : crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/pre-form

Crimestoppers is not the police

Scottish Ambulance Service Patient Transport

Scottish Ambulance Service Patient Transport Service is a core function that takes patients to and from their pre-arranged hospital appointments, or for their admission and discharge to hospital.

We usually pick up patients from their home and take them to and from their hospital appointment.

A hospital or clinic appointment does not mean that you qualify for ambulance transport. Patients are eligible for this service based upon medical need for transport or assistance.

Transport types

The service operates with a wide range of different vehicles appropriate to the different types of patient we serve. If you have an appointment in the 10 days you can request an ambulance, : 0300 123 1236 or Text Talk : 18001 0300 123 1236 for hearing or speach impaired.)

Bookings/cancellations.

Scottish Ambulance service really needs to know if you no longer need ambulance transport, or if your mobility improves; so that the right type of ambulance is sent to you. If you have transport booked you can cancel it by : 0300 123 1236 (option 2). Please leave your name, which clinic or ward and hospital, date and time of appointment.

Do I qualify?

A hospital or clinic appointment does not mean that you qualify for ambulance transport.

Ambulance transport is available for patients who:

Why do I need to qualify?

Patients who are allocated transport unnecessarily may be preventing a patient with a genuine medical reason from getting to hospital.

Can a relative come with me?

Unfortunately, space on ambulance transport is very limited. This means that you can’t take an escort with you unless you have a medical need that would require treatment during your ambulance journey. Two examples of this are children and sight impaired patients.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Home Fire Safety Visit, as part of our commitment to building a safer Scotland we offer everyone in Scotland a free home fire safety visit. We can also fit smoke alarms free of charge if your home requires them.

It’s so easy to arrange! You can get in touch via the following options:

Having a disability makes it difficult to check alarms about the house. You will need to have more than one planned escape route in the event of a fire.

Remember:

  Plan your escape route now. Practice with your family

  If a fire starts, shout to warn everyone in the house.

 Get out quickly. Don’t stop for valuables.

  Keep low down. Air is cleaner and cooler nearer the floor

  Don’t look for the fire – keep doors closed

  If you can’t escape, get everyone in a safe room

  Never jump out of a window – if you can, lower yourself onto cushions. But only ever attempt this as a last resort

  When you’re out, STAY OUT

  Phone the Fire and Rescue Service. Dial 999

Back to top

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

Triage Fair Start Scotland

Choose Fair Start for a fresh start

Fair Start Scotland is a flexible employment support service to help you get ready for work and achieve your potential.

Why is Fair Start Scotland different?

How we help you achieve success:

Eligibility criteria (only one is required):

Contact Mark for a friendly chat

: 07547 415523
: mark.kelly@triage.net
: Triage East and Midlothian
: @TriageFairStart

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

Back to top

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

" You are so easy to speak to "

" I’m so busy now since I got involved with my LAC "

" I get out more in the community now "

" LAC is the best thing ever. Now I am really hopeful that my son can have a good life "

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

Carrie

Mobile: 07892 770 079

: carrie.poole@enable.org.uk

Caroline

Mobile: 07753 316 885

: caroline.rodger@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
Join Us : www.facebook.com/groups/203648627717769

Back to top

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/

The Breathe Easy Group

Dalkeith and Bonnyrigg Asthma and Lung United Kingdom (Asthma + Lung UK) support group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A fully supported network by the Asthma + Lung UK. They support people with chest problems and instruct on methods to help ease the pain of breathing and breathlessness.

Contact : Isobel Gunn or Jean Waddell for more information

Meet first Tuesday of every month at
MVA
4-6 White Hart Street,
Dalkeith
EH22 1AE
Isobel : 07727-104-408
Jean : 0131-663-0966
: supportgroups@asthmaandlung.org.uk

B r e a t h e E a s y

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

Café Connect, Dalkeith’s vibrant community café 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 is a great place to find out useful information about a whole range of relevant supports and services, for example:

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!

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

D-Café

The D-Café offers a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment for people with dementia and their carers. The Community Activities Organiser provides a range of engaging activities for people with dementia, as well as running a specific Carers Support Group from 13:00 hrs -14:00 hrs, during the Café.

The Café is a great opportunity to meet others in similar circumstances for advice, information and support and to make valuable social connections.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 12:00 hrs to 14:30 hrs.

Dalkeith Baptist Church,
8 North Wynd,
Dalkeith, EH22 1JE

Held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 14:00 hrs - 15:30 hrs.

Penicuik Cowan court
Eastfield Drive
Penicuik, EH26 8BF

: 0131 654 1114
: www.alzscot.org/ and enter postcode into search box

Get2gether

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
: admin@get2gether.org.uk
: 07867 179023
: www.facebook.com/get2getherscotland/
: get2gether.org.uk/

Gorebridge Community Café

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, mostly from Mary’s Over 50’s forum, and welcomes all local residents. “We aim to be fully inclusive”, said Mary, “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”. There is a small charge to cover costs.

The Café is open Fridays 10am till 12 noon. All welcome.
Gorebridge Parish Church Hall,
100 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge
Midlothian
EH23 4TT
Mary Webb
01875 820 094

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 on 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

Midlothian Peoples Equality Group (MPEG)

Midlothian Peoples Equality Group (MPEG) is a local community group and registered charity directed by a diverse range of local people who live and work in Midlothian.

The group works together to promote equality and challenge prejudice, build relationships across Midlothian communities of interest where people feel valued and trusted, support people to learn, educate and communicate about local equality issues and interests and support people to have a voice in local policy and planning.

The group encourage local people, community organisations, businesses and other partners to get involved in its work.

: 0131 271 3358
: www.midequalitygroup.co.uk/
: erin.cuthbertson@midlothian.gov.uk For more information or visit the MPEG website
: www.facebook.com/MPEGMidlothian

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.

Denise Thomson
31 Eskbank Road,
Dalkeith EH22 1HJ
: 07858107311

Back to top

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

Back to top

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

Midlothian Disability Access Panel

Back to top

Leading the way in volunteering

Set up a meeting with the opportunity of your choice or arrange for them to get in touch with you. 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

Back to top

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/

Back to top

Midlothian Disability Access Panel

Join Midlothian Disability Access Panel and have your voice heard.

Contact: Mike Harrison, Chair;

: 0131 448 0930
: chairman@MidDAP.org.uk

So what is an Access Panel?

Local groups of volunteers, including disabled people, carers and people with genuine interest in access who work for better access for disabled people in their local community. Our panel is involved in many of the following:

What is expected of you as a volunteer?

Local groups of volunteers, including disabled people, carers and people with a genuine interest in access who work for better access for disabled people in their local community. Our panel is involved in many of the following:

Reviewing building standards/ planning applications. Being the first point of contact with local authorities and other public bodies on access issues.

We meet locally within Midlothian 3 to 4 times a year. We Publish Access guides and leaflets and posters to raise awareness.

What is expected of you as a volunteer?

You are not obliged to serve on the committee you can simply be a member of the panel and become involved when something interests you.

You can become a member of the panel committee and give the time and commitment that you are comfortable with. Do not overload yourself.

For details of meetings and more information please visit : www.middap.org.uk/ Most of all enjoy your time on the panel.

Midlothian Access Guide

There quite a few entries online. You can select a particular business or a type (cafés, undertakers etc) and it will tell you about access arrangements (steps, doors, hearing loops etc) to help you plan your visits. Over the next year it will be extended to other towns and a wider range of premises.

: www.middap.org.uk/ and follow the menu to ‘Access Guide’

Back to top

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 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 : www.thirdsectormidlothian.org.uk/mva/projects-partnerships/midlothian-financial-inclusion-network-mfin/ or the MFIN staff can be contacted via the Midlothian Voluntary Action office Tel : 0131 663 9471

Back to top

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. For more information please visit : shop.disabilityrightsuk.org/products/radar-key Forward Mid are also selling the Radar Key at cost £4.50 from 4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith EH22 1AE. 0131 663 9471

In the past the Radar Key Scheme ran checks to ensure only disabled people could buy these keys. Now they can be bought on Amazon at : www.amazon.co.uk, Age UK at : www.ageukincontinence.co.uk/ UK style Eire, European style and Australian available at : www.radarkeys.org/.

There is a new website to check for both Accessible Toilets and also Changing Places Toilets : www.loo.org/ there are Apps to download to Mobile devices.:

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

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 Medical Centre EH22 1AP

McDonalds, Eskbank EH22 3FU

Midlothian Community Hospital EH22 3ND

Morrisons, Dalkeith EH22 1HQ

Resteration Yards, Dalkeith EH22 1ST

Saint John’s & Kings Park Church EH22 1HJ

Starbucks, Hardengreen EH22 3FU

Tesco, Hardengreen EH22 3PP

Beacon, Gorebridge EH23 4TT

Newbyres Medical Centre, Gorebridge EH23 4TP (assistance required)

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

Glencorse Association, 4 Firth Road, Auchendinny EH26 0QZ

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. If travelling to England you can check : www.loo.org/ and see if you would benefit from purchasing one.

Radar key required to unlock door.

Back to top

Sport

Physical Activities for adults
with physical and learning disabilities

For multi-sports sessions

Activities

Lasswade Centre

: 0131 271 4533

Sensory Friendly Swim Sessions

Wednesday

13:00 hrs 14:00 hrs

Loanhead Leisure Centre

: 0131 444 9033

Sensory Friendly Swim Sessions

Thursday

11:15 hrs 12:15 hrs

Friday

18:50 hrs 19:50 hrs

Newbattle Community Campus

: 0131 561 6740

Saturday

15:30 hrs 16:30 hrs

Penicuik Leisure Centre

: : 01968 664 066

Sensory Friendly Swim Sessions

Friday

16:30 hrs 18:00 hrs

Saturday

14:30 hrs 15:30 hrs

For more information contact:
: allan.blair@midlothian.gov.uk
: 07824529015

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

Ageing Well

Ageing Well Midlothian is a physical activity project for the over 50s.
For information on Ageing Well Midlothian please contact, Vivian: : vivian.wallace@midlothian.gov.uk

Please call and leave a message before coming along to a class or group for the first time as we are restricted on numbers due to Covid guidance and some classes may have a waiting list.
: 0131 561 6506

Activities Include:

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.

Aims Of Lothian Disability Sport

The underlying principles of LDS are to promote sport and physical activity for people with a physical, learning or sensory impairment through the following ways:

To help us achieve these aims we offer:

If you have any questions : 07885 549 173 or : admin@lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk

Please check our website for updates : www.lothiandisabilitysport.co.uk/

DR Inclusive Fitness

DR Inclusive Fitness and wellbeing specialise in personal training and massage therapy for disabled people and people with long term health conditions. We also offer adapted fitness classes and group training.

Our aim is to remove the barriers to fitness for disabled people.

Our gym can be found at 10/2 Eldin Industrial Estate, Loanhead, EH20 9QX.

We offer a free consultation where we can meet at the gym, to have a cuppa and a chat about what you are looking for and what we can do for you.

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

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

: www.facebook.com/

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

: www.facebook.com

Newtongrange Star Football Club

: newtongrangestarfc.co.uk/

Penicuik Athletic

: www.payfc.net/

Penicuik Rugby Football Club

: penicuikrugby.org/

Whitehill welfare Rosewell

: www.whitehillwelfare.co.uk/

Back to top

Thistle Foundation

Thistle foundation Lifestyle Management Programme is designed to support people who are dealing with difficult life situations or who are living with a long term health condition.

The programme helps people gain control over their situation by making use of and building on their own coping and recovery strategies. The course aims to boost confidence and self-esteem by acknowledging and celebrating the small successes participants achieve along the way.

The 10-week programme consists of group sessions lasting three hours. These sessions involve discussion, safe and appropriate exercise, and therapeutic relaxation. The courses take place at local community venues, including Thistle Foundation.

Each individual is offered the opportunity to meet a member of the team to discuss their goals and best hopes before the course begins. Course goals are linked to the ‘three Cs’ of coping, control and confidence. We focus on identifying strengths and resources, as well as how these can be used to help manage daily life. Our way of working has been developed in response to feedback received from previous course participants.

We ask that participants make every effort to attend all sessions.

For more information please contact us on : 0131 656 7345

Back to top

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/carer-support/info-for-carers/practical-support/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

: midlothian@vocal.org.uk

: www.vocal.org.uk/midlothian

: www.weebreaks.org

: Facebook.com/MidlothianCarers

: twitter.com/VOCALMidlothian

: www.linkedin.com/company/vocalcarers

Back to top

Search Forward Mid website.

Page will expand to show results.