midspace.co.uk - Midlothian's Mental Health Information Website

09/04/2026

Looking to try something new?🎵

You can now borrow a musical instrument from your local library just like you borrow a book! A great way to boost your wellbeing and stretch your brain👇

09/04/2026

🌳Tomorrow in Gorebridge🌲

Join Midlothian Climate Action Hub for a Nature and Conservation Learning Day at Vogrie Country Park.

📅Date: Saturday 11
🕛Time: 10am-4:30pm
📍Where: Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge, EH23 4NU
🏷️Cost: Free

This free, welcoming event is open to everyone and no prior knowledge or experience is needed.

Enjoy practical workshops including tree pruning, guided foraging, bird box building and more!

Lunch will be provided on the day, and support with transport to the park is available for those who need it.

Find out more:
https://midspace.co.uk/nature-and-conservation-learning-day-at-vogrie-country-park-11-april/

Midlothian CAN

07/04/2026

Enjoy a hot meal in your local community hub🍝

Ten local community diners are opening their doors across Midlothian, offering weekly hot meals to residents on low incomes and helping people access wider cost of living support.

As well a nice, affordable dining experience for the families of Midlothian, the diners are a great chance to connect with local support from the organisations that will be joining the events.

Connecting with others is also one of the five ways to wellbeing.

Find out more about the community diners:
https://midspace.co.uk/midlothian-family-diners-on-wednesdays/

Gorebridge Community CaresFood Facts friendsMayfield & Easthouses Development TrustNewtongrange Development TrustOne DalkeithPenicuik Storehouse

02/04/2026

World Autism Acceptance Month is a chance to come together to create a society where autistic people are supported and understood.

This month we’re sharing stories from two organisations that provide support for autistic people in Midlothian.

First off: Number 6 One Stop Shop - Autism Initiatives Scotland

We asked Rachel from Autism Initiatives to tell us about the Number 6 One Stop Shop and how it’s empowering autistic people to connect and build self-confidence.

They provide free social opportunities, one-to-one advice, and support on a range of issues. Read on to find out more...
https://midspace.co.uk/stories/a-chat-with-autism-initiatives-uk-you-understood-me-before-i-understood-myself/

Autism Initiatives Scotland

01/04/2026

Stress affects all of us in different ways. Learning how to recognise and manage it can make everyday life feel a bit more peaceful.

This explore our resource full of trusted guides and clever apps to help you manage stress, one step at a time, including from NHS Inform, TED-Ed and more:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/stress/

30/03/2026

Make your voice heard on what matters to you💬

Join the Midlothian Citizens' Panel, open to anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian.👇

From renting your home to settling into your new neighbourhood, what you notice matters - and we want to hear from you!

Joining the Midlothian Citizens’ Panel gives you the chance to shape local priorities and services by taking part in short surveys once or twice a year.

Community planning starts with you. Your feedback will be heard by Midlothian Community Planning Planning Partnership – including Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and many more.

Sign up only takes two minutes: tinyurl.com/midlothian-panel

Open to anyone aged 16+ living in Midlothian.

Questions? Contact Engage Scotland at midlothian@engagescotland.co.uk or 0800 433 7212.

30/03/2026

⏰Starting soon: Courses in Midlothian⏰

Looking to learn something new, or meet new people? These courses delivered locally are designed to help you build skills, reduce stress and spend healing time outdoors.

Health in Mind in Nature
📅Starting 1 April, Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Set in local woodlands, this is an eight-week course using nature-based techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety and connect with others.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/health-in-mind-in-nature-health-in-mind/

Food preparation and budgeting with Cyrenians
📅Apply by 4 May, starts 18 May every Monday
A six-week course to gain skills in preparing meals from scratch, shopping on a budget, and the benefits of cooking healthy meals for your wellbeing.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/rehis-cooking-skills-course-cyrenians/

27/03/2026

Need advice on benefits, debt or other support?

Five new digital information points are available in libraries across Midlothian. The touchscreens, designed by Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau offer confidential, up to date guidance on cost of living help — all in one easy place.

The friendly Midlothian Council Library Service teams can also help if you’re unsure how to get started.

Find out more👇

Five new touchscreen information points offering confidential, up-to-date advice on cost of living support are now available in libraries across Midlothian. 

26/03/2026

Did you know👀

NHS Lothian have a new neurodiversity resource hub for adults, children and families.

It includes videos, information and practical guidance for people across the Lothians👇

Neurodiversity recognises that there’s no single ‘right’ way for a brain to think, learn or experience the world 🌈🧠

Explore support, services and practical guidance available across Lothian and the wider community on our newly launched website: https://services.nhslothian.scot/neurodiversity/

25/03/2026

Connect, get creative, and have a fun and affordable family day out🐰

When: Saturday 4 April, 10am-2pm
Where: Food Facts friends Wellbeing Hub

Come along for a great morning.

24/03/2026

Being in nature is a brilliant way to boost your mental health and wellbeing🍃

We’re lucky in Midlothian to have beautiful country parks and nature reserves to visit and discover.

Find local guides to walking routes, parks and green spaces to inspire you to explore this spring:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/tips-and-advice-to-boost-mental-health-and-wellbeing/green-spaces/

18/03/2026

🎨✨ Calling all creatives ✨🎨

Midlothian CAN is inviting you to imagine what a greener future for your town could look like.

You can win prizes up to £100 in vouchers to support your creativity.
This year’s theme is:
🌿Re-imagining our towns: What could a greener future for your town look like?

Submit anything your creativity inspires! Painting, drawing, sewing, poetry, short writing, pottery, weaving, crafts. Whatever medium you love most.

This is a great opportunity to explore your creativity, and share the ways that nature supports wellbeing for you and in our communities.

📅 Deadline: Monday 20 April

For guidelines and how to take part:
https://midspace.co.uk/creations-competition-re-imagining-our-towns/