Lisa is a single parent with two children. She told the Lead Scotland Learning Co-ordinator that she would like to get away from needing benefit support, but she had no qualifications. During discussions and advice meetings she decided that she would like to have a job that would enable her to be available when the children […]
Posted: Friday, December 4th, 2015
“Everything is computerised – I wanted to learn about it to not get left behind.” Wendy was referred to the Locality Link Officer as part of a group referral and expressed a desire to learn how to use a laptop to keep in touch with family, use e-mail and Skype, and to be able to […]
Posted: Friday, December 4th, 2015
Lead Scotland supports unpaid carers of disabled people and we have supported many carers who are themselves disabled people. We recognise that some carers can experience barriers to learning such as finding time or not knowing what support is available. Lead Scotland provides one to one tuition often with a trained volunteer, or in a […]
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Whether you want to learn how to switch one on, type, email, or do a specialised computer course we can offer you the tools you need to get started. Learn how to use a computer or use the computer as a tool to other learning. We can lend you a laptop or a tablet for […]
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
We provide free learning, befriending and helpline services across Scotland for disabled people and carers. Browse this page to find out more about our services.
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
A group of six adult learners improved their literacy and numeracy skills over 10 weeks supported by Barbara, our Moray Learning Co-ordinator and two volunteers. “I have enjoyed coming to the group. I am more confident in using numbers and writing things down. I was able to recognize all the coins and I was able to […]
Posted: Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
