Information
Grapevine offers specialist expertise to empower disabled/long-term sick people to take up their rights and entitlements. They provide free, confidential, accessible, independent and locally based information.
It is available for disabled/long-term sick persons over 16 years living in Edinburgh.
Advice Topics:
- Disability Benefits – Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Universal Credit (UC)
- Transport and Access
- Rights at work and Supported Employment
- Education and learning opportunities
- Accessing care and self-directed support
- Information about emotional support and self-management classes
- Grants and trust searches
- Respite opportunities and holiday planning
- Housing and adaptations
- Equipment and Aids
Referral Information:
Grapevine accepts self-referrals from disabled long-term sick persons who are over 16 and living in Edinburgh or are registered with an Edinburgh GP.
The advice line is open Monday-Friday 10am till 4pm
0131 475 2370
Or the disability information officers can be emailed. The email address is:
Referrals can also be made by professionals. The referral form (below) should be completed and emailed to grapevine@lothiancil.org.uk
Generic referral form Generic referral form June 2019.docx
Grapevine also has a Community Respiratory Support Service which provides local disability information and advice for people specifically affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other respiratory conditions, including Long Covid. Referrals for this service are through Health Professionals only. See link below for more information:
Grapevine Community Respiratory Support Service (nhslothian.scot)
