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Midspace.co.uk is Midlothian's online place for mental health and wellbeing information.

This includes:

- self-help information
- a support directory
- news and events
- your stories

www.midspace.co.uk

02/11/2026

Activities starting soon and/or new this month👀

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 (CAPS Independent Advocacy)
For young people aged 12-17 with a mental health issue. One-to-one support available now to help you have a stronger voice with other services and understand your rights.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/childrens-young-peoples-mental-health-individual-advocacy-caps-independent-advocacy/

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 (Midlothian Council Library Service, 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆)
Using mostly recycled materials, open your imagination to create something fantastic! Started Monday 26 October, every Monday 3.30-4.30pm. No booking required.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1189999660019756&set=a.169899332029799

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability - Midlothian)
Take time for you to breathe, relax and recharge. Started Wednesday 4 November, runs Wednesdays 10am-12pm in Dalkeith. Booking required: www.midlothian.gov.uk/classes.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/communities-lifelong-learning-and-employability/

30/10/2026

Looking for spooky fun in Bonnyrigg? 🎃🌟

We're at the Family Learning in Midlothian's Halloween drop-in.

Come say hello and celebrate the new Midspace resource for 11-18s with us!

Where: Lasswade High School
When: 1:30-3:30
Cost: free

30/10/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟴𝘀

Looking after your mental health isn't always easy, but finding support should be. Midspace for Young People is a new online resource for 11-18 year olds in Midlothian:
https://midspace.co.uk/for-young-people/

Whether you're looking for advice, support for your mental health, ways to cope with difficult feelings, or something to help you feel more connected, Midspace brings it all together in one place.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂
Everyone's different, so find what works for you, including:
✔️Local mental health and wellbeing services
✔️Youth groups, activities and community opportunities
✔️One-to-one and peer support
✔️Online and face-to-face services
✔️Info about what happens when you reach out for help

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴
Sometimes small steps can make a big difference. Midspace includes information and advice you can trust to help with things like:
𖡎 Worry, stress and anxiety
💚 Looking after your wellbeing
😔 Bullying and loneliness
📱 Life online
🫶 Healthy relationships

You'll find videos, apps, worksheets, podcasts and practical tips that you can use whenever you need them.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝘁
You don't have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out. Whether you're having a tough day, looking for advice, or just want to learn more about looking after your mental health, Midspace is here to help.

Whatever's on your mind, find support that's right for you: www.midspace.co.uk/for-young-people/

Midlothian Community Action Midlothian Council Library ServiceMidlothian HSCPMYPASY2K Voice: Midlothian Public Library Teen Advisory Council NHS Lothian Charity Midlothian Family Support Group Family Learning in Midlothian Dalkeith High School PTA & PC

29/10/2026

Today in Pencuik📍

Learn about how to reduce risk of falls and make your home safer. Get friendly advice to help you stay well and enjoy a cuppa - for over 50s and family.

🗓Date: Today Thursday 29 Oct
🕛Time: 10am-2pm
📍Venue: Ladywood Leisure Centre
🎫Cost: Free

Say hello at the Midspace stall 👋

29/10/2026

Do you want to have a stronger voice in the care you receive?

If you’re a young person who has a mental health issue, it is important that you get to say how you feel and what you want.

CAPS Independent Advocacy now offer one-to-one help to understand your rights and feel more in control.

Find out more:
https://midspace.co.uk/services/childrens-young-peoples-mental-health-individual-advocacy-caps-independent-advocacy/

28/10/2026

Tomorrow in Penicuik 📍

Learn about how to reduce the risk of falls and make your home safer, with live demonstrations. Get friendly advice to help you stay well and enjoy a cuppa.

For over 50s and friends and family.

📅Date: Thursday 29 October, 2026
⌚Time: 10am-2pm
📍Venue: Ladywood Leisure Centre, 14A Yarrow Ct, Penicuik EH26 8HD
🎫Cost: Free

No booking needed, just come along.

Find out more:
https://midspace.co.uk/news/midlothian-falls-prevention-community-day-in-penicuik-thursday-29-october/

Midlothian HSCP
Ageing Well Midlothian

27/10/2026

Are you worried about dementia symptoms?

Alzheimers Scotland's Dementia Advisors can help if:
✔️You're worried about the symptoms of dementia
✔️You've been diagnosed with dementia
✔️You care for someone with dementia

They can offer information and advice on all aspects of living with and caring for a person with dementia at any stage.

Get help to understand more about dementia and live well.

Find out more: https://midspace.co.uk/services/dementia-advisor-alzheimer-scotland/

26/10/2026

If you are experiencing menopause and feeling low, stressed, or anxious, you are not alone.

Listen to Dr Sigi Joseph on what to if you're struggling, and explore our resource for more information:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/womens-mental-health/menopause-and-mental-health/

26/10/2026

New on Midspace 👀

Check out the latest activities and services we've added to Midspace...

Seeds of Disruption SCIO
A youth-led group helping 8-25 year olds learn, grow and build real-life skills through fun activities.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/seeds-of-disruption/

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 (Crew: mind altering)
Non-judgemental, up to date support to reduce harm and help young people make positive choices about drugs and sexual health.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/crews-digital-drop-in-crew-2000/

𝗨𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 (Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau)
For men who are isolated due to grief, mental or physical illness, disability, poverty, trauma, and similar. Get help to build skills and feel more resilient.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/umatter-dalkeith-citizens-advice-bureau/

𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (RCA Trust)
Confidential help for people experiencing harm from their own gambling, and affected others and family.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/gambling-harm-support-rca-trust/

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (Next Chapter Scotland)
For anyone affected by the justice system. Providing information, advocacy to influence positive change, peer support, wellbeing activities and training.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/support-for-people-affected-by-the-justice-system-next-chapter-scotland/

22/10/2026

For 12-17 year olds in Midlothian📢

CAPS Independent Advocacy have a new service that can help you make your voice heard in decisions about your mental health and wellbeing.👇

Address

Edinburgh

Telephone

+441312288508

Website

http://www.midspace.co.uk/

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