Midlothian

Midlothian Voluntary Action
http://www.mvacvs.org.uk/
The MVA Resource Guide is a directory of key organisations (primary in community care issues) which serves Midlothian.

Volunteer Centre Midlothian
www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Room 6 The Brown Building
80 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge
Midlothian EH22 4TT
01875 820 900

The Woodburn Day Care Club
Is located in the Dalkeith Community Centre, We cater for frail and house-bound elderly, and are currently opened 4 days per week: between 11am to 3pm on Mondays to Thursdays. Members are transported to and from the club using Lothian Community transport services. The Club offers lunch facilities together with a wide range of activities and outings.
Woodburn Day Care Club c/o Midlothian Voluntary Action 4/6 White Hart Street Dalkeith Midlothian EH22 1AE
0131 654 1770

Broomhill Day centre
Members must live in and around the Penicuik community, our area extends to Silverburn and Auchendinny.
​01968 678 109

St David’s Bradbury Day Centre
http://www.stdavidsbradburydaycentre.org.uk/
Provides day care 5 days a week for older people, including those with dementia, and a monthly carers meeting group.
0131 660 1285

LUNCHCLUB
www.rosewell-online.co.uk
Every Tuesday and Thursday @ 12pm-1.45pm Tuesday: Raffle Thursday: Bingo For Older Citizens of Rosewell
Tuesday Club
Once every fortnight Whist + Dominoes @ 7 – 9pm, For Older Citizens of Rosewell

Ageing Well
Ageing Well provides a range of activites for people aged 50+ with the aim of keeping people fit, healthy and active. For example, they organise walking, dancing and singing groups throughout Midlothian. The project is run by a team of volunteers.
Kath Laing, Ageing Well Co-ordinator, on 01968 664 088

Gorebridge Community Development Trust
Happy Circle Club and Day Centre for the Elderly/ Brown Building Lunch Club
0 1875 823 202

Loanhead miners
www.loanheadmw.org.uk
A weekly tea dance runs every Wednesday afternoon in the Croft Suite. With bingo, live music, raffles and buffet, a great time is had by all for £1, plus bingo and raffle tickets.
0131 440 3755

St Clair Centre association
The aim of our club is to promote the welfare of the elderly and infirm in Roslin and Bilston and its environs. We meet on Mondays from 10.00am – 2.30pm, from August to June, except for public holidays. The cost per day is £1.50.
Mrs E Fisher, 0131 440 0293

Cousland Village Hall Association
www.cousland.net
The Majority Club over 60’s club meets on the first Monday of each month at 2pm.
Elspeth Fleming 0131 663 6153

Dalkeith Community Centre
0131 654 9817

Sherwood Community Learning Centre
0131 663 7181

Gorebridge Community Learning Centre
01875 823 262 / 0131 270 5698

Greenhall Community Learning Centre
01875 825 091

Loanhead Community Learning Centre
www.lclc.org.uk
0131 440 3169

Loanhead Community Learning Centre
0131 271 3405

Lawfield Primary School
01875 825 038

Newbattle Community Learning Centre
0131 663 6055

Pathhead community education centre
01875 320 700

Penicuik community education centre
01968 664 108

Strathesk Community Learning & Development
01968 678 606

Rosewell Community Project
0131 663 7181

Including You
http://www.deafaction.org/
This project provides support, advice and learning opportunities to hard of hearing people in Edinburgh and Lothian who are fighting to maintain their quality of life. Support is offered both on a one-to-one basis and in groups and provides a comprehensive service, which includes advice about hearing aids and welfare benefits, as well as establishing support groups that will improve the confidence and self esteem of people who are at risk of becoming withdrawn from social networks.
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
0131 550 0995

Lothiansound
www.lothiansound.org.uk
Lothiansound is a weekly audio recording of news and events read mainly from the Edinburgh Evening News
0131-661-2850

Library Home Service
0131 271 3980

Midlothian Older People’s Project
The Income Maximisation Officer can help the over 60’s to apply for financial benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Winter Fuel Payments.
0131 271 3900

Income Maximisation Officer for residents aged under 60
The “under 60’s” Income Maximisation Officer can help clients to maximise their benefit income by assisting them in making appropriate benefit applications and to advise them in negotiating through the complex benefits system
0131 271 3900

Midlothian Welfare Rights Officers
The Welfare Rights officers provide Midlothian residents with advice advocacy and oral representation at all Social Security Tribunals.
0131 271 3781 / 0131 270 8922

Dalkeith & District Citizens Advice Bureau
Outreach MidlothianGorebridge Library – Mon 9.30 12.00 / Newbattle Health Centre – Mayfield Thu 9.30 – 12.30 (Alternate weeks by appointment, phone 0131 663 1051) / Danderhall Library – Tue 10.00 12.00 (alternate weeks) / Dalkeith Community Centre – Woodburn Road Wed 13.00 – 16.00 / Newbyres Surgery Gorebridge – Fri 9.30 – 12.00 (by appointment for patients at this practice only / Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau – 14a John Street , Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8AB Tel. no. 01968 675259 / Loanhead Library – Mondays 10.00 – 13.00 (drop in) and afternoons by appointment only / Loganlea Centre – Tuesdays 13.00 – 15.00 / The Orchard Centre – Alternate Tuesday1.30 – 3.30pm 0131 663 1616 / Loanhead Miners Outreach – Wednesday 10.00 – 13.00 (drop in) and afternoons by appointment only – tel 01968 675259
0131 660 1636

VOCAL
http://www.vocal.org.uk/
The Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
0131 663 6869

Young Carers
http://www.youngcarer.com/www.children1st.org.uk
Midlothian Young Carer’s Project can provide information and support for young people who are in a caring role
0131 654 9540

Crossroads
Midlothian & East Lothian
​0131 665 3810

East Lothian Call In Time (WRVS)
East Lothian Call In Time is a telephone contact and support service aimed at elderly, socially isolated residents of East Lothian. The service is able to provide regular, structured telephone calls from a fully trained and vetted WRVS volunteer. The aim is to help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, increase confidence, provide a link into the community and provide lively discussions and friendly chat. Call In Time is run by volunteers and there is no charge for the service.
​01875 811 011

Elcap Ltd
http://www.elcap.org/
People who need support in their lives and the people who provide that support quite often need and want time apart from one another. ELCAP provides a range of services to help people enjoy positive experiences away from their regular care-givers. This is offered in a variety of ways; each designed to meet the needs of the individual and their family. Short breaks can be provided away from the family home in hotels, B &B’s, youth hostels; within the family home with support; for periods of time on a specific day and time. We try to meet the requirements of what suits people best.
​01875 814 114

RNIB Edinburgh & The Lothians Befriending Service
Befriending offers a supportive, reliable relationship to people who may otherwise be socially isolated. A volunteer befriender will meet with a client on a regular basis, generally once a fortnight. They may meet up for a chat, could help with reading mail, or perhaps go for a short walk, depending on the individual.
RNIB Edinburgh and Lothians
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5DZ
0131 652 3140

Stepping Out Residential Short Breaks for Carers and Former Carers
Stepping Out is an organised, structured residential break for carers. Currently the service runs from a Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The breaks incorporate educational, therapeutic, emotional and social support for carers. Although the weekend is full of organised activities, carers are welcome to feel free and use the time away as they want to. This begins on the Friday evening with a meal together, followed by a range of therapy sessions which carers sign up for to receive an individual treatment. Saturday morning is workshop based and may vary, but usually incorporates some physical activity, such as Tai Chi and emotional support, such as confidence building, relaxation and stress management. Saturday afternoon has an organised mini-bus trip to a local place of interest, and often an organised physical activity such as canoeing, walking etc
0131 661 2077

Relationships Scotland
www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
18 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
0845 119 2020

Couple Counselling Lothian
http://www.cclothian.org.uk/
Counselling also available in Sighthill, Livingston, Howden and Dalkeith; contact Dundas St office for appointments
9a Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QG
0131 556 1527

Scottish Marriage Care
http://www.scottishmarriagecare.org/
Provides relationship counselling to couples and individuals all over Scotland. The relationship counselling session is free of charge, but clients who are able to do so are encouraged to contribute towards the cost. Each session costs SMC £40.
Scottish Marriage Care Edinburgh
Gillies Centre
113 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh EH10 1BB
Appointments: 0845 271 2711 The Relationship Helpline: 0845 122 8655

The PF Counselling Service
http://www.pfcounselling.org.uk/
Counselling service
8 Balcarres Street
Edinburgh
EH10 5JB
0131 447 0876

CrossReach
http://www.crossreach.org.uk/
CrossReach is part of the Church of Scotland, our services are available to people of all faiths or none at all.
Charis House
47 Milton Road East
Edinburgh EH15 2SR
0131 657 2000

North East Edinburgh Counselling Service (NEECS)
http://www.neecscounselling.org.uk/
Sessions are free but contributions are discussed.
31 Haddington Place
Leith Walk
Edinburgh EH7 4AG
0131 557 4478

VOCAL Carers Centre
www.vocal.org.uk
Counselling for carers

The Saheliya counselling service
www.saheliya.org.uk
Is free to enable anyone coming for counselling to understand themselves better and more able to cope with their difficulties or distress. Counselling is provided in English and a variety of Black/Minority Ethnic languages.
10 Union Street
Edinburgh EH1 3LU
0131 556 9302

Your Call
Telephone counselling for disabled people. Free confidential counselling in Scotland. Monday/Tuesday 11-3pm Tuesday 11am-1pm
0808 801 03 62

Lothian Disabled Living Centre
The centre is run by occupational therapists. You can try out an up to date range of equipment and will be given advice on prices and suppliers.
Astley Ainslie Hospital
Grange Loan
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9190

The Disabled Living Centre
Dundas Resource Centre
Oxgang Road
Grangemouth FK3 9EF
01324 504 311

The Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. Why not ask Sara DLF’s new online guided advice tool?
0845 130 9177

Keycomm
www.keycomm
Exists to help people with communication impairments make use of technology to contribute to and control their environments.
1C Pennywell Road
Edinburgh EH4 4PH
0131 311 7130

Communication Matters
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
Is committed to supporting people who find communication difficult because they have little or no clear speech. You will find here information on methods of communication which can be used to supplement the more usual methods of speech and writing. These methods are called Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC for short
Catchpell House
Carpet Lane
Edinburgh EH6
0845 456 8211

Ability Net
www.abilitynet.org.uk
A national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
Freephone 0800 269 545 (if you call from home) or 01926 312 847 (if you call from work, minicom accessible)

Mobility Tyres
www.mobilitytyres.co.uk
Many hundreds of scooters, powerchairs, and wheelchairs are purchased annually. It can be difficult to get professional help in sourcing and replacing tyres and batteries and obtaining the correct sizes for your mobility product. Mobility Tyres in Whitburn, West Lothian, will help you with your requirements and deliver usually withing 3 working days
Gardner-Young Buildings
Burnhouse Industrial Estate
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 0LQ
01501 744 999 or 01501 744 947

Medical and Disabled Equipment
www.med-ecosse.co.uk
Offers a full range of equipment and aids, plus a service and repair centre
32 Dryden Road
Bilston Glen Industrial Estate
Loanhead
Midlothian EH20 9LZ
0131 440 4225

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Lothian Branch
West Point House
69 North Gyle Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 8JY
0131 338 5700

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Dalkeith Branch
0131 654 0340

Doctors Surgeries
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find GP Surgeries using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Hospitals
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
For details of hospitals in your area and throughout the Lothians please use the NHS24 service search facility on the link provided

LEAP (Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) (NHS Lothian)
Residential rehabilitation for people who wish to get and stay off alcohol and/or drugs.
Woodlands House
Astley Ainslie Hospital
(Canaan Lane entrance)
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 446 (4)4400

Sorted Project
www.sortedproject.co.uk
Life skills programme for people recovering from alcohol and/or drug problems.
​0131 243 2657 / 07982 729 561

MELD (Mid and East Lothian Drugs)
Information, advice, support and counselling for drug users, their families and friends. Services include needle exchange, education, training, streetwork, family support, offenders service, acupuncture and complementary therapies.
​0131 660 3566

Alcohol Problem Services (APS)
The Alcohol Problem Service offers an extensive and accessible service to people over 16 in East Lothian. The APS can see service-users in their own homes, and offers: assessment and support, home and outpatient detoxification, liaison with other organisations. Referrals: mainly from GPs but also from voluntary drug agencies, social work teams and the courts.
​0131 536 8510

PETE
http://www.peteproject.org/
Assists recovering drug and alcohol users to access and sustain education, training and employment opportunities. PETE offers a unique mix of emotional, personal and financial support to assist clients to overcome barriers to employment/training opportunities. We will help you to set realistic goals for the future and this will you to progress towards further education, training or employment.
​0131 665 1067

St. Ninian’s Church Hall
A place where those who have issues around drugs may drop in for lunch and company. Multi agency run (Church, MELD, Children 1st, Dad’s Group)
​0131 660 3566

Castle Craig
Alcohol and drugs residential detox and rehabilitation.
​01721 722 763

NHS Lothian website
www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Under community (through above website) links to Edinburgh/Midlothian/east Lothian community health partnerships. Lists many services available within those areas.

RefHelp
www.refhelp.scot.nhs.uk
Designed to help GPs and other clinicians make the best possible referrals within Lothian. It is available from the SCI gateway application and also directly via the internet or from links in the NHS Lothian intranet site
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Pharmacies
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find pharmacies using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Midlothian Community Physical rehab Team
0131 537 9883

Midlothian/East Lothian
Roodlands Out Patient therapy
​0131 536 8351

Neurological Outpatients Physiotherapy Service
​0131 536 8433

Adult Community Speech and Language
Roodlands Day Hospital
Hospital Road
Haddington
East Lothian EH41 3PF
0131 536 8105

Smoking Cessation
0131 537 9914/ 0131 537 9948

Smoking Cessation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people in Lothian (if not keen on attending generic services)
0131 523 1104 or 0131 558 9444

Smoking Cessation, Pharmacy
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
All Community Pharmacies (chemists) participate in the NHS Lothian Stop Smoking Services Pharmacy Scheme and offer one-to-one stop smoking support. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is on prescription directly from the pharmacist if desired, meaning that clients do not need to visit their GP for a prescription for nicotine replacement therapies. A list of all pharmacies can be accessed via NHS24 “Find a Service”

Dental Services
How to register with a dentist – If you are new to the area or, for any other reason, are not already registered with a dentist, you are recommended to do so. You can obtain details of NHS dentists currently registering patients by telephoning 0131 537 please telephone the Lothian Dental Advice Line: Tel 0131 536 4800

Dental Emergencies
During the day – Edinburgh, East Lothian Midlothian and West Lothian Registered patients – contact your dental practice. If you are not sure about the emergency arrangements at your dental practice, ask about these the next time you visit. Unregistered patients – an emergency service for the relief of pain only is available:Adult patients aged 16 years and over Chalmers Dental Centre 3 Chalmers Street Edinburgh. Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4.45pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.15pm. Child patients aged under 16 years Children’s Department Edinburgh Dental Institute Level 3, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh Monday to Friday 9.00-11am and 2-3.00pm

Podiatry Service
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/EdinburghCHP/Services/Documents/podiatry_department_application_form.pdf
Patients can self refer for a clinic visit by filling out an application form (see website link). GPs or other health care professionals can also make referrals if they wish.
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Podiatry Clinics
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/MidlothianCHP/Services/Pages/Podiatry.aspx
Podiatry Services in Midlothian

Continence Care Service
Edinburgh and Mid and East Lothian – Office Open: 09:00 – 16:00 Monday to Wednesday / 11:00 – 16:00 Thursday / 09:00 – 15:00 Friday
​0131 537 4572

Lothian Sexual Health
http://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk/
The Lothian Sexual Health website has been created by experts to provide reliable and straightforward information about sexual health & services for people in Lothian.

Midlothian Healthy Living Partnership Project
www.helpp.org.uk
0131 660 5055

Midlothian Council Social Services
​0131 271 3900

Dalkeith Social Work Centre
Children and Families, Criminal Justice
​0131 271 3860

Midlothian
Social work emergency number
​0800 731 6969 (out of hours)

Housing Support Mid Lothian
Mid Lothian’s Supporting People team helps to provide support to vulnerable tenants and home owners
​0131 271 3636

Tenancy Support
Tenancy Support has been set up to provide housing support for people living in Midlothian and aims to prevent and alleviate homelessness. Support is available to anyone living in Midlothian council homes, private rented accommodation and those who rent from a housing association for example. For further information and advice contact the Tenancy Support Team by telephone
​0131 271 3700

Acquired brain injury care and support in Midlothian
We provide an outreach support service for people with acquired brain injury. Support is available from a few hours per week to more intensive care packages. Midlothian Service
​0131 654 1069

The Action Group
www.actiongroup.org.uk
The Housing Support Service helps people live independently with various conditions and acquired brain injuries (Lothian wide).
The Action Group,
Norton Park Centre
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2315

Midlothian council
www.midlothian.gov.uk
General enquiries
​0131 270 7500

Midlothian Midcare
Adults and Community Care
​0131 271 3900

Midlothian Furniture Recycling
​0 131 663 8888 / 0131 663 0400

Lothian and Borders fire Brigade
Free home fire safety checks
0800 169 0320

Energy Assistance
A free home energy check. This short survey will check how energy efficient your home is and suggest practical changes and improvements. It can help you save money by reducing the amount of energy you use in your home. It can be done over the phone. Or you can fill in a home energy check online and we’ll aim to call you back within 2 working days. Whether you are working, retired or receiving benefits we can provide free energy advice to you.
0800 512 012

More money in your pocket
A benefit and tax credit check, and access to the lowest-cost energy rates. Many people miss out on money they are entitled to from benefits and tax credits – just because they don’t know it’s there. We can help find out if this applies to you. Some people discover they can get as much as £1,500 extra per year. Energy suppliers also offer some people discounted energy rates. We can advise about any discounts that may be available to help you pay less for the energy you use.
0800 512 012

Midlothian Council
www.midlothian.gov.uk
Council garden services and assistance
​0131 561 5284

Concessionary Bus passes Disabled Passes/ companion passes
0131 561 5455 (or go to local library)

Taxi card
http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/
0131 561 5442

Blue Badge
http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/
0131 663 1103

Handicabs
http://www.handicabs.org.uk/
Dial a ride 0131 447 9949 Dial a Bus 0131 447 1718

British Red Cross Transport and Escort
Car schemes which may organize transport in the scheme’s locality. Some schemes limit themselves to transporting to hospital, GP’s surgery, shopping or providing or occasional or emergency service – other schemes are more flexible
​0131 654 0340

Midlothian Council
Marked disabled parking bays contact council customer services:
0131 270 7500