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Midlothian Disabled People’s Assembly 2026

Ellis on 25 March, 2026

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Join us at our 2026 Midlothian Disabled People’s Assembly, where you can find out about services, support, and resources that enable a good life for all disabled people and people with long term conditions in Midlothian.

Pop in, have a browse of our information stalls and collect your free copy of the newly updated Directory for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Conditions 2026/27. There will be staff and representatives from various guest organisations that can assist you to achieve the kind of life you want to live.

When: Tuesday 19 May, 11.30 – 13.30

Where: St John’s and King’s Park Church, 31 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1HJ (opposite Morrisons).

You can turn up on the day, but if you can let us know that you will join us, please do – it helps us to organise! 

Email: info@mca.scot or Register on Eventbrite

Organisations attending include:
Midlothian HSCP Midlothian Council Library Service, Ageing Well, Rosslyn Chapel, Specsavers, VOCAL, Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau, The Warblers, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living, RNID, ChangeWorks, Enable, Edinburgh International Festival, Lothian Buses, Deaf Action, and Midlothian Climate Action Network.

Stay Safe This Winter With Forward Mid’s Newsletter

Ellis on 10 December, 2025

For many Winter is the most challenging season of the year – from trying to keep warm to navigating icy pavements. Forward Mid have released their 2025 Winter Newsletter, full of information on what support is available for disabled people and people with long term conditions living in Midlothian this Winter.

Inside you’ll find out about local organisations that can give you practical help – from saving money on your energy bills to keeping your home safe. There are tips on how you can look after your own physical and mental health as well as how you can help yourself and your neighbours, with an extensive list of emergency contact numbers.

Perhaps the most challenging aspect of Winter is keeping in contact with people regularly and safely, feeling the warmth that a good conversation can have. Bad weather can put paid to physically meeting people but inside Forward Mid’s newsletter you’ll find options to help overcome this barrier.

On behalf of everyone at Forward Mid, we wish you a healthy and safe winter. Be as active as you can be. Keep connected. Keep talking. Take advantage of the support that is available. Take care of yourself and others where possible.

Download a PDF of Forward Mid’s Winter Newsletter here:

ForwardMid Newsletter 25-12Download

Free copies are available to pick up from Midlothian libraries, or from Midlothian Community Action’s office in Dalkeith.