Support Additional support options Support with living with a long-term health condition The charity Thistle offer a Lifestyle Management course – a ten week course to support adults dealing with long-term health conditions and to increase their ability to live as full a life as possible. To self-refer for support, email referrals@thistle.org.uk or call 0131 661 3366. Thistle Foundation: Support in Edinburgh the Lothians and Fife Diabetes Scotland helpline for information and advice on all aspects of living with diabetes, or just to talk to someone who knows diabetes. Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, 01412128710 Support with Money, Income and benefits If you’re worried about money don’t assume you’re receiving everything you’re entitled to. Your local council team and Citizens Advice can both help. Midlothian Council Welfare Rights Service offers welfare rights and benefits checks, basic debt and housing advice to assist with money or debt problems. Tel: 0131 271 3594 to make an appointment or Referral via Contact Centre 0131 271 3900.https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200301/cost_of_living/645/support_coping_with_rising_living_costs/3 Edinburgh Advice Shophttps://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/benefits-grants/advice-shop East Lothian Financial Inclusion Teamhttps://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210626/welfare_rights/12090/welfare_rights_and_advice West Lothian Advice Shophttps://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/44640/Benefits-Advice- Citizens Advice also offers free and confidential advice on debt, benefits and welfare checkshttps://www.cas.org.uk
