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20/04/2026

You are Warmly invited to join us for the next meeting of
Midlothian Disabled People’s Assembly 2026

Supporting and Resourcing a Good Life for Disabled People living in Midlothian.


Collect your FREE copy of the brand-new 2026 Directory for Disabled People and People with Long Term Conditions

When May 19th 2026, 11.30 – 13.30

Where – St John’s and King Park Church, Dalkeith (across from Morrisons)

Join us at our Citizens Assembly, where Disabled citizens can connect, become better informed about services, supports, and resources that support a good life for all Disabled People in Midlothian.

We will be around from 11.30 - 13.30 with coffee, tea, pastries, lunch

and good, informative, helpful, supportive conversations.

Come and join us – have a browse at the informative stalls around the hall with staff and representatives from local organisations that can assist you to achieve the kind of life you want to live.

Come and talk with them!

You can turn up on the day, but if you can let us know that you will join us, please do – it helps with organisation and catering!
Please use the eventbrite link below to sign up!

Eric Johnstone

Community Care forum Development worker

Eric. johnstone@MCA.scot

Midlothian Disabled People's Assembly 2026

Date: 19 may • 11:30

Learn about services & resources that support a good life for all disabled people in Midlothian

14/03/2026

Free Webinar on Introduction to Inclusive Visual designs by Disability Equality Scitland.

Join us for a free webinar this April!

Want to make your presentations and posters more accessible?

Disability Equality Scotland is hosting a free webinar on inclusive visual design on Thursday 2 April, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

We will explore accessible layout and design in PowerPoint presentations and share guidance on creating accessible posters.

Book your free place: https://a-qr.co/0001PSRTP

Or scan the QR code in the image (NaviLens accessible).

14/03/2026

April's get2gethers community magazine has landed.

Our April Community Magazine has landed! 🌻

Spring is the perfect time to get out and about with get2gether! Join us for events including, Accessible Cycling, Friendship and Boundaries, an LGBTQ+ Walking Tour, or an Afternoon in Dunbar.

To learn more about the past Accessible Cycling events and hear from members who have taken part, visit: https://get2gether.org.uk/april-2026-cover-story/ -content

14/03/2026

Easter Holidays kids bookings now open.

14/03/2026

Near Me Facilities at Lasswade Library

Did you know that Near Me facilities are now available at Library?

Patients can now book a quiet room in Lasswade Library to attend their Near Me appointment, with free access to Wi-Fi, a device to log in on and most importantly, privacy.

For more info, please contact Lasswade Library on 0131 392 1999 or email lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk

14/03/2026

Colin Beattie MSP (Midlothian North & Musselburgh) with a letter to Scottish Parliament on the bus changes!

14/03/2026

An amazing initiative. We have attended two venues so far and can confirm they are amazing. Get along to one close to you!

27/02/2026

is a great reminder that we can all take simple, everyday steps to stay safer online.

Our Connect Online groups across Midlothian help older people improve their digital skills, learn to use smart devices, and build confidence to get online.

Connect Online provides a welcoming environment no matter your skill level, and our experienced volunteers do their best to answer any questions you have. Bring along your digital device and we'll do our best to help!

Find out more on MCA's website: https://mca.scot/what-we-do/projects/connect-online/

22/02/2026

This is handy to know. I think I need to get my ears checked! How about you?

22/02/2026

Don't forget to come along.

22/02/2026

Well done Colin!! Keep writing!!

"I would absolutely love to show them my achievements now."

20/02/2026

So many folk in Midlothian are already struggling to get to healthcare appointments and stay connected with loved ones because of a lack of public transport - and this will only get worse with the recent cuts announced by Lothian Buses.

Scrapping the number 46 and rerouting the 48 will remove the only direct bus links from Rosewell, Bonnyrigg and the top of Mayfield to the Royal Infirmary - as well as leaving the whole top side of Poltonhall and Rosewell without a bus to the Community Hospital, out of hours services or a major supermarket.

These changes will also remove vital direct connections between our communities - between Rosewell and Dalkeith, as well as from Mayfield to Newtongrange and Gorebridge.

Midlothian deserves better. Join me in calling on Lothian Buses to reverse these cuts by adding your name to the petition below.

https://kirstymcneill.com/bus-cuts/