midspace.co.uk - Midlothian's Mental Health Information Website

24/11/2025

Are you an unpaid carer?

Join a wellness workshop for unpaid carers this December with Loanhead Community Garden at The Link👇🏼

20/11/2025

This we visited the beautiful Newbattle Abbey College to celebrate progress towards children and young people’s rights in Midlothian.

Children and young people have the right to be as healthy as possible - and that includes their mental health and wellbeing.

If you're a parent or guardian, find information and tips to support your child's mental health and wellbeing on Midspace:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/parents-and-guardians/

Midlothian Council

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

Today we are at Millerhill Community Hub for a showcase of Cycling UK activities in 👀

Enjoyed the health walk on a brisk November day!

To hear about the difference Cycling UK in Midlothian, read participant Glenda's story:
Https://www.midspace.co.uk/stories/glendas-story-ive-learned-i-can-travel-most-places-by-bike/

"I've learned I can pretty much travel most places by bike. It's been good for my mental health."

17/11/2025

🎉 Book Week Scotland starts today! 🎉

Readers of all ages are coming together to celebrate books and stories📚
Join us for fun and FREE events this week 🤩 Click the link to see what's on in your local Library: https://ow.ly/P9Ox50Xpec7

13/11/2025

🎄✨ Join us for some festive fun! ✨🎄

Midlothian Sure Start’s Winter Fair & AGM 2025 is happening on Wednesday 3rd December, from 1:00pm-3:00pm at One Dalkeith, 21 Eskdaill Court, Dalkeith (EH22 1AG).

Enjoy refreshments, crafts, activities, stalls to browse, and a pre-loved sale- plus a special visit from Santa! 🎅

Everyone is welcome! Come along, have a cuppa, and get into the festive spirit with us! ☕🍰

10/11/2025

Help shape the future of transport to healthcare in the south-east of Scotland!

Have you had a chance to complete our consultation about transport to healthcare in the SEStran region? We're keen to collect as many views as possible to help us understand the current transport challenges. We will use the information you tell us to help inform our transport to health strategy.

The consultation is open until 16 November, and takes between 8-10 mins to complete.

➡️ Have your say here: https://bit.ly/TransportHealth

Please also share - we'd love to get as many responses as possible! 🙏🏼



NHS Lothian
NHS Fife
NHS Borders
NHS Forth Valley

10/11/2025

Whether it happens in schools, workplaces, online, or in communities, bullying can leave lasting emotional scars.

is a reminder to us all to stand up to bullying, support those affected.

Bullying can leave you feeling isolated and alone but information and support is out there. Find info from organisations like Anti-Bullying Alliance, respectme Scotland, and BulliesOut: Empowering Future Generations:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/bullying

07/11/2025

Winter can be tough on our wellbeing, especially with the added financial strain the season can bring🌨

To help you and those around you, we’ve pulled together useful resources to support your mental health and boost resilience this season, including tips, tools, and local services:
https://midspace.co.uk/winter-wellbeing-in-midlothian/

For example, check out our ideas for:
Winter journaling
Arts and crafts
Loneliness and staying connected..and more!

06/11/2025

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄🗓
𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Friday 7 November, 1-3pm, Penicuik Town Hall

Find out about support across Midlothian for care-experienced children and young people.

For more information:
https://midspace.co.uk/mental-health-fair-for-young-people-with-care-experience-friday-7-november/

06/11/2025

Come in from the cold and join us at one of our Warm & Well-coming Hubs this November for a FREE Hot Drink and Soup.

Our Warm and Well-coming Hubs are open at our Libraries in:

💚Danderhall
💚Lasswade
💚Loanhead
💚Newbattle

If you would like a free hot soup and drink but would prefer not to ask, just say ‘What’s Today’s Special?’ to a member of staff who will be happy to help you.

🔗 Find more info about Cost of Living support in Midlothian here: www.midlothian.gov.uk/midlothiancares

05/11/2025

Join us at the Café of Reminiscence in Loanhead Library 🤍

This gentle, reflective event offers an opportunity to remember, tell stories, celebrate, and share memories of those we love who have died. The event is hosted by Dr Emily Porth, community celebrant.

🗓️ Wednesday 5th November 2025
🕡 6.30pm to 8pm
📍 Loanhead Library

Bring a photo of your loved one and a mug. Free to attend via:
Eventbrite: https://ow.ly/bM1R50Xjhvc
Email: hello@emilyporth.co.uk