Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living

06/12/2025

This Poverty and Social Security Lived Experience Group is for disabled people across Scotland to come together and make a real difference. Your experiences of poverty and social security will help us:

• Share what life is really like
• Identify barriers and suggest solutions
• Shape policy and decisions at Inclusion Scotland

We want the group to work for you, so your feedback is essential. Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and help us design the group with disabled people at the centre.

Complete our survey online here: https://bit.ly/PLEG-Survey

Download the Easy Read version of our survey here: https://inclusionscotland.org/news/pleg-survey



Image Description: A light blue square graphic with the Inclusion Scotland logo at the top in dark purple. Below, bold text reads “Help .” Three bullet points follow: “Share experiences of poverty and social security,” “Highlight barriers and solutions,” and “Influence Inclusion Scotland’s policy work.” At the bottom, smaller text says: “Take the short survey and make your voice count.”

06/12/2025

Join Disability Equality Scotland for a free webinar on Easy Read basics!

We will talk about what Easy Read is, how it is written and how it makes communication more inclusive.

The webinar will be on Tuesday 27 January from 12.30pm to 1.30pm UK time.

You can sign up for the webinar on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vr0xsihETwiwPwtlWsRrhw #/registration

or scan the QR code (Navi lens accessible) from the image.

06/12/2025

Have your say on Planes, Ferries and Taxis!

We are working with Transport Scotland to gather views from disabled people on travelling within Scotland. This work is helping to shape the successor to the Accessible Travel Framework (ATF).

Take part and share your experiences by completing our three short surveys:

Plane: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atfplanesurvey
Ferry: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atfferrysurvey
Taxi: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/atftaxisurvey/

Easy Read versions of all surveys are also available.

All surveys will close at 5.00pm on Monday 5 January 2026.

03/12/2025

Great opportunity for part-time Personal Assistant (PA) to support someone in Gifford, East Lothian.

Job Ref: IJ WN EL.

More info / Apply 👇👇

A man living with a spinal injury is looking for a Personal Assistant to support him in getting out and about to enjoy the beautiful open spaces and woodland near his home.

02/12/2025

Ref: ED CK EL: Fun loving female looking for female part time Personal Assistant – East Lothian – £12.60 per hour

Area: Wallyford, East Lothian

Hourly rate: £12.60

Closing Date: Open

I’m looking for a friendly and reliable female (*GOR) Personal Assistant to support me in living independently and enjoying life to the fullest.

About me:

I’m a fun-loving female with a wicked sense of humour. I live with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and fibromyalgia, which means I sometimes need a bit of extra help to manage day-to-day tasks.

I’m passionate about music.

I enjoy spending time with my two gorgeous dogs,

The role will include:

Supporting me with personal care (occasional manual handling may be required).
Helping with meal preparation.
Prompting me to take medication.
Providing general support and companionship.
Hours: 7.5 per week

Tuesday : 3.75 hours per week

Thursday : 3.75 hours per week

Hours may vary depending on appointments, but you’ll always get plenty of notice.

About You

You’re kind, patient, and supportive, with a good sense of humour.
You’re reliable and enthusiastic about helping someone live independently.
You love dogs (that’s essential!).
No formal care experience is required — the right attitude and caring nature matter most.
If this sounds like you and you’re interested in the role I would love to hear from you.

*Genuine occupational requirement

It is essential that a personal assistant is a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme or is willing to join.



How to apply
To apply:

Please fill out the application form below.

Please include in application:

Minimum and maximum hours possible to work, and what the ideal would be.
Details of any holidays booked.
To download an application pack for position ED CK EL, please visit the recruitment section of the LCiL website lothiancil.org.uk

Alternatively, please apply with a CV and cover letter, detailing preferred hours of work, any holidays, and your interest in the role. CV and cover letter can be emailed to pajobs@lothiancil.org.uk.
https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/how-we-help/independent-living-support/personal-assistant-recruitment/current-personal-assistant-vacancies/ref-ed-ck-el-seeking-a-female-gor-part-time-personal-assistant-east-lothian-12-60-per-hour/

I am looking to recruit a female part time personal assistant to help with personal care in the morning and again in the evening, occasional manual handling required. Some help with meal preparation is needed too.

02/12/2025

Opportunity for Carer.
Job Ref: BS WN ML.
More info / apply 👇👇

Carer required to assist a disabled man living in his family home in Bonnyrigg.

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

02/12/2025

Join us for our peer support groups across Edinburgh and the Lothians!

Check out our Eventbrite to sign up to any of our peer support groups: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/lcil-105595301911

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Peer Support and Learning team at PSL@lothiancil.org.uk