LinksHere you can find links to other websites which can offer wider general information and those of interest to ELCCF's four Forums. General Older People Mental Health Learning Disability Equality (Phys Dis) Round the clock Health Information and Self Care Advice for Scotland Website which connects you via a quick search in times of need or distress to a qualified counsellor near you. Also lots of information, FAQs, therapies, articles and statistics. Visit www.counselling-directory.org.uk. Community Care in East Lothian The Council’s rundown on services. East Lothian Voluntary Organisation Network’s directory of important links to organisations, government, funding and resources. East Lothian Learning Project’s list ..of learning centres. Featuring links to schools, libraries, community centres, CABs, village halls and museums. East Lothian Welfare Rights Team East Lothian Council's Welfare Rights team has helped a large number of claimants to get benefits for the first time or to have their benefits reinstated. ..accessibility webite now takes in East Lothian, giving info on access, customer reviews, opening times and more on hotels, sports, tourist and leisure facilities. The Warm and Well service offered by Changeworks helps people in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian whose housing may be affecting their health by making their homes as warm and energy efficient as possible. Anyone who is vulnerable due to ill health or disability as well as the very young and very old, can benefit from this FREE service. There’s a freephone number at 0800 512 012. Guidance on Short Breaks (Respite) Advice from COSLA and the Scottish Government to adult Community Care Partnerships, and individuals involved with social care, on the planning and delivery of short breaks including breaks from caring and emergency crisis support. (Click here for the easy read version, or here to download the document).
ELSAS East Lothian Sexual Abuse Service. Free and confidential support and information for women and girls in East Lothian affected by sexual abuse. We listen, we believe, we support. Appointments and information: 07800 604 164. Email: elsas@ewrasac.org.uk
Day Centres in East Lothian - with Google maps. The online ’Pans newsletter packed with info on groups and activities. Care Information Scotland
Telephone and website service providing information about care services for older people living in Scotland.
Advice on Care Needs Assessment, Care at home, Supported Housing, Care Homes, Support for Carers and Your Rights.
Tel: 08456 001 001. Visit: www.careinfoscotland.co.uk.
Scottish Helpline for Older People
National helpline with info on council tax,
community care, pensons, penefits and more.
Tel: 0845 125 9732
Alzheimer Scotland Action on Dementia
Dementia Helpline
22 Drumsheugh Gardens
EDINBURGH EH3 7RN
0131 243 1463
Freephone 24 hour 0808 808 3000
EARS Advocacy for Older People
9B Bonnington Road Lane
Ashley Place
EDINBURGH EH6 5BJ
0131 467 2222
Crossroads Caring for Carers Mid & East Lothian
c/o Edenhall Hospital
Pinkieburn
MUSSELBURGH EH21 7TZ
0131 665 3810
Age Concern Scotland
Causewayside House
160 Causewayside
EDINBURGH
EH9 1PR
0845 833 0200
Helpline for Older People
0845 125 9732
Care & Repair East Lothian
18-20 Market Street
HADDINGTON
East Lothian EH41 3JL
01620 828445
"We can assist with repairs, adaptations and smaller repairs for homeowners and private tenants aged 60 and over or 50 and over with a disability."
Breathing Space Scotland phoneline for depressed individuals
0800 83 85 87
Changes Community Health Project/ Positive Parenting Forum
108 Market Street
MUSSELBURGH
East Lothian EH21 6QA
0131 653 3977
E-mail: info@changeschp.org.uk
Website: www.changeschp.org.uk
CAPS East Lothian Independent Advocacy Service (ELIAS)
The Drying House
Eskmills Park
Station Road
MUSSELBURGH EH21 7PQ
0131 665 9698
SAMH Scottish Association for Mental Health
East Lothian Service
Fisherrow Community Centre
South Street
MUSSELBURGH
East Lothian EH21 6AT
0131 653 3498
Signposts (SAMH)
Fisherrow Community Centre
South Street
MUSSELBURGH
East Lothian EH21 6AT
0131 653 3334
ELIG East Lothian Involvement Group
c/o Tynepark House
Poldrate
HADDINGTON
EH41 4DA
Website at:
Penumbra Supporting Mental Health
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
EDINBURGH
EH7 5QY
01312 475 2380
The Orchard Centre Health in Mind
14 Lothian Street
BONNYRIGG
0131 663 1616
Tynepark Resource Centre
Tynepark House
Poldrate
HADDINGTON
EH41 4DA
01620 822 444
Tynepark Carers Support Group
01620 822 444
American org offering help on the Parkinson's-like condition
brought on by use of dopamine antagonist drugs.
ARC Scotland
Unit 13 Hardengreen Business Centre
ESKBANK
EDINBURGH
EH22 3NX
ARK Community Networks
The Priory
Canaan Lane
EDINBURGH
EH10 4SG
0131 447 9027
ELVOS (East Lothian Vocational Opportunities Network)
7 Mansfield Road
MUSSELBURGH
East Lothian
EH21 7DS
0131 653 5315
ENABLE Edinburgh and the Lothians
Woodhall at the Inch
46 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TD Tel: 0131 672 1541 Fax: 0131 672 1877 edinburgh.woodhall@enable.org.uk LEAD Scotland
Princes House
5 Shandwick Place EDINBURGH
EH2 4RG 0131 228 9441
Norton Park Centre
57 Albion Road
EDiNBURGH
EH7 5QY
0131 475 2315
Partners in Advocacy
Unit 17 John Cotton Business Centre
10 Sunnyside
EDINBURGH
EH6 5RA
0131 478 7723
People First
34b Haddington Place
EDINBURGH
EH7 4AG
0131 478 7707
Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability
Room 16 Adelphi Centre
12 Commercial Road
GLASGOW
G5 0PQ
0141 429 1142
Equality (Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment):
Telephone counselling for disabled people staffed by professionally trained counsellors. Free and confidential. Appointment line: 0808 801 0362, Mon-Tues 11am-3pm, Wed 11am-1pm.
Accessible wheelchair holidays in France for disabled people.
Bowel Cancer UK Advisory Centre
20 Queen Street
EDINBURGH EH2 1JX
08708 50 60 50
Lin Berwick Trust/Denis Duncan House
Dirleton
East Lothian
Headway East Lothian
Development Officer
Prestonpans Resource centre on Tues , Weds & Thurs, 1 -4 pm
mobile 07895193974
East Lothian Access Panel
15 Doon Avenue Dunbar EH42 1DL Gordon Saunders 01368 865642 Alan Torrence 01620 830600
East Lothian Messenger C/o Haddington Library
Newton Port
HADDINGTON EH41 3NA
01620 822531
Enlighten Action for Epilepsy Edinburgh Mid & East Lothian
5 Coates Place
EDINBURGH, EH3 7AA
0131 226 5458
Handicabs Mid & East Lothian
Unit 4, Whitehill Business Centre
DALKEITH
Midlothian EH22 2QB
Dial a ride 0131 663 0163
Dial a bus 0131 663 5184
Inclusion Scotland
Studio 53
Abbey Mill Business Centre
PAISLEY PA1 1TJ
0141 887 7058
Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL)
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
EDINBURGH
EH7 5QY
0131 475 2350
Grapevine newsletter at: grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk
Website at: www.lothiancil.org.uk
'Your Call' telephone and information hotline at freephone 0800 801 0362
available Mon-Tues 11am-3pm, Wed 11am-1pm.
Infusion Supporting People Shaping Their Services
Infusion Co0operative
Fifth Floor, Wellgate House
200 Cowgate
EDINBURGH
EH1 1NQ
0131 220 4508
0845 4568299
MS Society Scotland & Neurological Alliance
Ratho Park
88 Glasgow Road
Ratho Station
NEWBRIDGE
EH28 8PP
0131 335 4050
enquiries@mssocietyscotland.org Parkinson’s Disease Society (Local branch meets last Wed of month)
Maitlandfield Hotel
24 Sidegate
HADDINGTON
EH41 4BZ
Contact: Ann Trotter on 01875 610 803
The Centre for Independent Living
117 127 Brook Street
GLASGOW G40 3AP
0141 550 4858
Covers All Disabilities
Local Area Co-ordinators (Scotland)
37a Sidegate
HADDINGTON
East Lothian
EH41 4UB
Advice Service Capability Scotland
11 Ellersly Road
EDINBURGH
EH12 6HY
Bridges Project
Unit 1, Bogpark Road
MUSSELBURGH EH21 6RT
0131 665 1621
Call in Homecare
84 Willowbrae Road
EDINBURGH EH8 7HW
0131 656 7310
Carers of East Lothian
149 North High Street
MUSSELBURGH EH21 6AN
0131 665 0135
East Lothian Care & Repair
24 Hardgate
HADDINGTON EH41 0FB
01620 825032
East Lothian Young Carers
Suite 8 Stuart House
Eskmills
Station Road
MUSSELBURGH EH21 7PB
East Lothian Befriending Scheme
Poldrate Granary, Poldrate
HADDINGTON
East Lothian EH41 4DA
01620 829036
Scottish Ambulance Service
Patients Rights and Responsibilities
ELVON (local voluntary organisations network)
82 High Street
TRANENT
East Lothian EH33 1HH
01875 615423
The Engine Shed
19 St Leonard’s Lane
EDINBURGH EH8 9SD
0131 662 0040
Equal Futures
54 Manor Place
EDINBURGH
EH3 7EH
0131 226 5454
Fair
95 Causewayside
Edinburgh EH9 1QG 0131 662 1962
Homestart East Lothian
Tranent Early Years Centre
By Tranent Nursery School
TRANENT EH33 1DA
01875 616066
MECOOP Minority Ethnic Carers support
23 Leith Walk
EDINBURGH EH6 8LN
0131 467 2994
0131 467 2996 – Chinese language line
0131 467 2997 – Asian language line
Volunteer Development East Lothian
2nd Floor Poldrate Granary
Poldrate
HADDINGTON EH41 4DA
01620 829036
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