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

27/08/2026

Have you been diagnosed with dementia, or do you care for someone who has?

Alzheimer Scotland's Midlothian Dementia Advisor is a point of contact for people living with dementia and their families and carers.

From worries about memory loss and other symptoms, through to the end of life, a Dementia Advisor can support you to understand more about dementia and live well.

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

25/08/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲🌟

Here’s a snapshot of some of the support services we’ve added to Midspace recently…

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 (Move On Scotland)
Mentor a young person with care experience and help them achieve their goals.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/become-a-volunteer-mentor-move-on/

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 (Midlothian Sure Start)
Counselling or CBT during pregnancy or for parents and carers of children 0-3 years old.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/therapy-service-for-pregnancy-and-after-birth-midlothian-sure-start/

𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵)
A gentle Christian ministry in outdoors for young families and neurodivergent people.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/muddy-church-walking-fellowship-gorebridge-muddy-church/

𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (Pink Laydee)
Community fitness and wellbeing groups for women.
https://midspace.co.uk/services/pinkonnections-mental-health-and-wellbeing-group-in-good-nic/

Explore more local support on Midspace:
https://midspace.co.uk/find-a-service/

20/08/2026

Film premiere with Su***de Prevention Scotland: Tuesday 8 September🎞️

Join the premiere of 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄, a powerful new film from Su***de Prevention Scotland showing at the home of HeartofMidlothianFC.

📅Date: Tuesday 8 September, 2026
🕰️Time: 5:30-7pm
📍Venue: Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian FC, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL
🎫Cost: Free - book by 1 September

The film features the story of Phil and his son Fraser who died in 2021.

In the film, Phil learns to see what he couldn’t see at the time. Fraser, was the one everyone remembers as the helper, not the one who needed help.

Find out more and book tickets:
https://midspace.co.uk/film-premiere-with-suicide-prevention-scotland-tuesday-8-september/

19/08/2026

Get creative to boost your wellbeing 🖌️

Getting creative can be a simple way to support your mental wellbeing. Whether you’re making something, exploring art, taking photos, or enjoying creativity in your community, it can help you relax, express yourself and take time for yourself.

As Scotland hosts the world’s biggest arts festival, it’s a great time to explore how creativity can support our wellbeing. For example...

💌6 mindful crafts to help you switch off
💭Art In Healthcare’s Art Activity Cards for inspiration
ℹ️5 great mental health benefits of art from Art from the Streets

Try these and more creative activities in the Midspace guide to getting creative:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/tips-and-advice-to-boost-mental-health-and-wellbeing/creativity/

17/08/2026

A Way With Words - Writing workshop for wellbeing this Thursday

Join Ranger Jo and Juliet, Words for Wellbeing enthusiast, to walk and write in the woodlands of Vogrie Country Park.

📅Thursday 20 August, 2026
🕰️11am-1pm
📍Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge EH23 4NU
🪙Free

Find out more and book your space with Midlothian Council Library Service:
https://midspace.co.uk/a-way-with-words-thursday-20-august-vogrie-country-park/

14/08/2026

In case you missed it👀

Our newsletter this month features information and activities to help you feel more resilient.

For parents and guardians with children going back to school this week, we’ve included tips on supporting them through change.

Read the newsletter👇
https://mailchi.mp/health-in-mind/feel-more-resilient-and-ease-into-change-this-august

13/08/2026

🌟Coming soon: New Midspace page for young people🌟

We are launching a new Children and Young People page for 11-18 year olds later this year. It will bring together self-help advice, support services and wellbeing tips for young people in Midlothian.

Is there local support or information for young people's mental health that we should know about? Get in touch and let us know!

Find out more and get in touch on Midspace:
https://midspace.co.uk/coming-soon-new-midspace-page-for-children-and-young-people/

13/08/2026

🚶‍♀️ Walk the Line🚶‍♂️

Join hundreds of walkers on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 for Midlothian's favourite community walk.

Walk the Line is a friendly and supportive way to get active, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with people.

To register, complete a form at your local library or community centre and pay £3👇

🥾🍂 Walk The Line is back!

Looking for a reason to get outdoors and enjoy the late summer? Join hundreds of walkers on Saturday 26 September for Midlothian's favourite community walk.

Choose from 3, 5 or 8 miles, enjoy stunning countryside views, a picnic lunch, and refreshments at the finish line.

🐶 Dogs welcome on leashes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
💷 Just £3 per person

Sign up today and step out with friends, family and neighbours!

📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/walktheline

And who better to encourage you to get your boots on than Mark McCafferty, our Health Walk and Mobility Officer and Natasha McInninie, Ageing Well Co-ordinator who are pictured.

12/08/2026

Active Ageing event this Friday in 📢

Have you ever wondered how fit you are? Try a free functional fitness test for over 50s, and find out about other activities from the Wellbeing Team.

📅Friday 14 August, 2026
🕰️10am-2pm
📍Newbattle Community Learning Centre, 67 Gardiner Place, Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22
🪙Free

No sportswear needed.

Find out more on Midspace:
https://midspace.co.uk/active-ageing-event-friday-14-august-newtongrange/

10/08/2026

Back to school and supporting your child through change🍎

Returning to school after the holidays can bring a mix of emotions. Some young people might feel excited, while others may feel worried, overwhelmed, or unsure about changes to routines, friendships, or the year ahead.

If you need a bit of help to support them through the change, explore our guide to mental health for parents and guardians, including:
𖡎Supporting your child with fears or worries by CAMHS
💡Togetherness emotional health online learning for parents
🧠How to confidently engage your child about mental health by Mental Health UK

Explore these resources and more in the parent and guardians Midspace guide:
https://midspace.co.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/parents-and-guardians/