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Last updated: 17/09/2026 (more than 1 month ago)Lead Scotland is a charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services. They have projects across Scotland and a national helpline and information service. Their local services are community and home based, one to one or in small groups so that people have the right support to learn and participate. They support people to build a bridge to reach their ambitions of personal development, learning, volunteering and work.
Areas covered: National
Adult Services Advice / Information Befriending / Mentoring Disability Family Support Learning Disability Mental Health Older People Physical Disability / Sensory Impairment
St Margarets House, Studio 1.09
151 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
Services delivered by Lead Scotland
Adult Carers Digital SkillsWhat they do: Adult Carers Digital SkillsLead Scotland Fife Adult Carers Digital Skills Project supports adult carers over 16, who are resident in Fife, to learn digital skills. They offer one to one support and drop in sessions are available. Their services are free, person-centred and confidential, and they will support you to learn the things that matter… Read more about Adult Carers Digital Skills | Edinburgh |
Fife Adult Befriending ProjectWhat they do: Fife Adult Befriending ProjectLead Scotland’s Fife Adult Befriending Project is a service for adults and older people in Fife who feel isolated, lonely or disconnected, perhaps as a result of disability, ill health or other circumstances. Our fantastic Lead Scotland Volunteer Befrienders can support people to improve their confidence and connect… Read more about Fife Adult Befriending Project | Edinburgh |
Fife Befriending Young CarersWhat they do: Fife Befriending Young CarersLEAD Scotland enables young people aged 12 to 18 who have a caring role at home in Fife to experience the same opportunities as their peers. The fantastic LEAD Scotland Volunteer Befrienders can help provide support to young people that can improve their confidence and connection with their community. The service aims… Read more about Fife Befriending Young Carers | Edinburgh |
Fife Learning ProjectWhat they do: Fife Learning ProjectFife Learning Project works with adults over 16, resident in Fife, who identify as disabled; a carer; or have experienced barriers to learning. The project can help learners gain new skills, such as literacy or digital skills, and formal or non-formal qualifications. They have a great team of volunteers who can… Read more about Fife Learning Project | Edinburgh |
Fife Multiply ProjectWhat they do: Fife Multiply ProjectFife Multiply Project can provide free, personalised, and confidential support to remove numeracy barriers and give you the confidence to use numeracy for life. Their tailored approach means you can receive 1-to-1 support in community venues, at home or online where working towards your goals. They also organise… Read more about Fife Multiply Project | Edinburgh |
Lead ScotlandWhat they do: Lead ScotlandLead Scotland is a charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services. They have projects across Scotland and a national helpline and information service. Their local services are community and home based, one to one or in small groups so that… Read more about Lead Scotland | Edinburgh |
Lead Scotland Learning SessionsWhat they do: Lead Scotland Learning SessionsLead Scotland provides a drop-in service for personalised, non-judgemental learning support services for adults 16+ resident in Fife who identify as disabled, a carer or have barriers to accessing education. | Kirkcaldy |
National Disabled Students' Helpline and Information ServiceWhat they do: National Disabled Students' Helpline and Information ServiceThe service is open to disabled people who live in Scotland, their friends and family, and to people who care for, work with or support disabled people who live in Scotland. | Edinburgh |
Thinking Digitally - Full QualificationWhat they do: Thinking Digitally - Full QualificationThinking Digitally – full Qualification, SCQF level 6, 12 credits. Lead Scotland’s paperless and remotely delivered Thinking Digitally course introduces you to an effective use of the web and web-based tools for finding and sharing information and knowledge. One hour a week guided learning online together with a few… Read more about Thinking Digitally - Full Qualification | Edinburgh |
Thinking Digitally - Micro CoursesWhat they do: Thinking Digitally - Micro CoursesLead Scotland’s Thinking Digitally short courses are designed to help individuals and organisations ensure that they have an accessible online presence, and that any digital content can be accessed by everyone. These short courses are stand alone or you can study all of them to give you more rounded knowledge of… Read more about Thinking Digitally - Micro Courses | Edinburgh |
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