Archive: East Lothian Involvement Group

ELIG was formed in 1992, with the assistance of funding from CAPS (Consultation & Advocacy Promotion Service).ELIG has always worked to represent the interests of users of mental health services, both by bringing in guest speakers from relevant organisations (East Lothian Mental Health Forum, Disability Scotland and others) and bymembers involving themselves in consultation processes - for example, ELIG members were involved in curriculum planning for Mental Health Nurse students at Napier University, Edinburgh.

ELIG became an independent group on 1 April 2000 (that's not a joke!) Since then, members have taken part in training days (e.g. committee and group skills), held an Open Day and organised social events. Thanks to funding from Disability Scotland, ELIG recently acquired up-to-date computer equipment and internet access....the fruits of which you are now viewing!

Mental ill health can can often feel like a barrier to wider socialising. ELIG arranges a variety of social events for its members.

In the past, such events have included: lunches, barbeques, Open Days, day trips, karaoke, Christmas parties, discos, sports days...and we're always open to new ideas. Follow the 'NEWS' link below to see what's planned...

Keep this page bookmarked on your browser -
we'll be adding news and upcoming social events as they are planned

ELIG Annual General Meeting: Wednesday 20 December 2000 (time to be announced)

Our plans for the future include:
* Getting more people involved - ELIG aims to be truly representative
* Continuing to involve ourselves in consultation with appropriate bodies
* Broadening the range of our contacts with professionals and voluntary organisations in the mental health field

ELIG is always keen to welcome new members. We are currently looking for help and support to take on practical tasks, e.g. fundraising, and with the general running of the group. If you would be interested in helping out, contact the Convenor, Ross Macphail:

Mental Health Links:

http://www.samh.org.uk/ SAMH: The Scottish Association for Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth. org.uk/helplist.htmorganisations offering advice/information on mental health problems/issues
http://www.sdcformhs.org.uk/the internet home of the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health Services
www.sdcformhs.org.uk/links.htm a list of mental health related websites
http://www.nsfscot.org.uk/ Scottish branch of the National Schizophrenia Fellowship
http://www.mind.org.uk/ website of the mental health charity Mind

Local & National Government Links:

http://www.parliament.uk/ a gateway to the online presence of the UK parliament
http://www.dss.gov.uk/ for information on Social Security benefits
http://www.doh.gov.uk/ The Department of Health's website
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ Scottish government website
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/ the website of East Lothian Council