Firsthand Lothian

Firsthand Lothian exists to support disadvantaged families and children with disabilities to achieve their full potential. Their skilled staff and volunteers help build resilience by working 1:1 with families with children from birth to 18 years of age in their community, providing support, respite care, guidance and information.

Working with the family they aim to help them make changes that will help them manage better in the future and be able to access other supports and networks to support them in the longer term. Their work is time limited and funded in the main by grant and trust funding bodies.