Aims: To promote and support new developments and effective practices in the education of children who are deaf or visually impaired. Services provided: Training courses for teachers and other professionals involved in the education of children with visual impairments, who are deaf or have combined sensory impairments (deafblind etc) Research and publications (best practice etc)…
Midlothian
STAF – Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum
Aims: To improve support for young people leaving care, by sharing good practice, creating networks and influencing local and national developments. Services provided: Staf is a membership organisation open to all those who have Corporate Parenting responsibilities or who work directly with care leavers. This includes local authorities, health boards, third and independent sector organisations,…
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Aims: To ensure that individuals do not suffer due to ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or inability to exercise these rights. Services provided: Free independent advice on Social Security Benefits, Housing Rights, Debt Issues, Council Tax/Rent Arrears. Employability Support. Tenancy Support. OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Working Families
Details for scottish office below Mission Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We drive positive change by supporting and advocating for working parents and carers, collaborating with employers to build flexible and family-friendly cultures, and influencing government policy. Services provided: Freephone helpline Assist parents to…
Cerebral Palsy Scotland
Aims: We’re a charity that improves the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy through specialist therapy, support and information. Our mission is to help people with cerebral palsy build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships. We advocate for the CP community to have life-long access to knowledgeable, compassionate services and support. Services provided: Specialist…
Crisis
About Crisis works with people to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. Crisis Skylight Edinburgh works with people who are currently experiencing homelessness or are vulnerably housed. How we can help depends on someone’s needs and situation. Crisis Skylight Edinburgh offers one-to-one support to allow people to learn, develop skills,…