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

Hello Newtongrange Gala Day🌟

We're delighted to be here sharing a bit about...

📍Local mental health support and information on Midspace

💚Health in Mind mental health and wellbeing support and groups in Midlothian

💪And how you can get involved!

Come say hello - arrive early if you want an orange.

Kirsty Greer

Looking for advice on money, housing, relationships, and more?

Come along to the Thursday Citizens Advice drop-in from 10am to 1pm at Gorebridge Library👇

You can find us at Gorebridge Library on Thursdays between 10am-1pm for Drop In Advice sessions. (Please note we can only see around 4 to 5 people per session due to the level of advice we provide, so don't leave it too late if you don't want to miss out) You can also reach us via email; on [email protected], if you are having issues getting through on the phone lines - 0131-660 1636.

🗓️Starting soon at Newbattle Library🗓️

Thursday evening art classes for adults, starting next Thursday 18 June. Come learn, develop new skills, and connect with others.

Getting creative can help to boost mood and manage stress or anxiety - and Keep Learning is one of the 🌟5 ways to wellbeing.🌟

Secure your spot👇

Looking to get creative, try new techniques, and meet fellow artists? Our Evening Adult Art Sessions start on 18th June 2026 and will run fortnightly on Thursdays, 6–7:30pm at Newbattle Library.

Explore:
✏️ Drawing
🎨 Painting
🖨️ Printmaking
📚 Artist books

These welcoming sessions are open to all skill levels. Just bring yourself, and if you have any favourite art supplies, feel free to bring them along too!

Spaces are limited, so please contact Newbattle Library to secure your spot.
📞 0131 392 2624
📧 [email protected]

Are you a carer?

If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help – whether it’s a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour – you are a carer.

Many people don’t see themselves as carers but recognising this can be the first step to getting support.

Support is available locally to help you look after your wellbeing, take breaks, understand your rights, access welfare rights information, and connect with other people who are in similar situations.

Learn more about what it means to be an unpaid carer on Midspace: https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/carers/

VOCAL Midlothian Midlothian Council

Unpaid carers are vital to our communities. This week is a chance to celebrate them, and call for carer-friendly communities that ensure carers are recognised, understood, and valued.

Carers Week is also a chance to look into the support that’s there for you.

A good place to start is VOCAL Midlothian (Voices of Carers Across Lothian). As part of VOCAL’s Caring Communities, there are now groups running throughout Midlothian specifically for unpaid carers.

Find out about events and activities for carers: https://midspace.co.uk/carers-week-2026-are-you-an-unpaid-carer/

Midlothian Council

Active Travel Packs coming soon to Danderhall, Millerhill and Auchendinny👀

Including local maps and a Lothian Buses day pass.

Choosing active travel for everyday journeys can improve your health, quality of life and the environment🌳

Midlothian’s Active Travel Team will be delivering active travel packs to areas of in Danderhall, Millerhill and Auchendinny over the coming days.
Each pack includes:
➡️A local Active Travel map with key walking, wheeling and cycling routes
➡️ Information on support from the Midlothian Cycling UK officer, including confidence sessions for all ages and bike loans
➡️ A Lothian Buses day pass to help you travel further in a more sustainable way
➡️Midlothian tourism information
Look out for your pack and see how you can get around more actively🚲🚶‍➡️
Find out more: www.midlothian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated.

It can be as simple as spending time outdoors, soaking up some sunshine, or slowing down to enjoy a quiet moment in the fresh air.

Explore our wellbeing tips, including:
⏰Building healthy habits and routines:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/routine/
🌳Making the most of green spaces
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/tips-and-advice-to-boost-mental-health-and-wellbeing/green-spaces/
⏸️Taking time to notice and be mindful
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/tips-and-advice-to-boost-mental-health-and-wellbeing/mindfulness/

Thank you to the volunteers across Midlothian sharing your passion, skills, and elbow grease to make help our communities thrive💪

If this week inspires you to give volunteering a try, you can find opportunities to volunteer with Midlothian Community Action, local community gardens, and many other local organisations on Midspace:
https://midspace.co.uk/services/volunteer-midlothian/

Giving is one of the 5 ways to wellbeing💚

📆Starting tomorrow📆

Creative workshops every other Thursday at the Pavilion with Mayfield & Easthouses Development Trust.

Doing something creative can help you manage stress, and bring a bit of joy to daily life.

Our Art Group is back!

The MAEDT Community Garden, in Mayfield Public Park,

4 - 6, fortnightly, starting this Thursday, 4th June

Come along and give us a try - no experience needed, all materials provided.

£3.50 per session.

We cant wait to see you x

(Gold star for the person who notices the deliberate mistake in the poster....)