Ecas

Friendly and practical help for people with a physical disability

We support people in Edinburgh and Lothian who have a physical disability. We’ve done so for over 100 years: promoting equality, choice and participation through our activities, befriending service and grants fund.

Impact

Jennifer

Jennifer’s story

When Jennifer Learmonth became a volunteer befriender, she wanted to work with people as an alternative to her day job in sales.

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David and Margaret

David’s story

We’re always inspired when we see our clients gaining confidence and getting involved. But we’re even more inspired when they go on to encourage someone else in turn.

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Rocco’s story

‘Without the P-Pod, he would have to sit in his wheelchair until bedtime or go straight to bed after he got back from school, and lie on the floor on …

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Get Involved

Art

A chance to explore your artistic side in the company of others through painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and mixed media.

Computing

Learn how to use a computer for: Connecting with others through: email and chat, online shopping, designing your own cards, accessing photos and videos.

Craft

A chance to explore your creative side in the company of others and to learn crafts such as: Jewellery making, clay modelling, crochet and felt making.

Music for fun

A chance to explore your musical side in the company of others by: Playing different instruments, singing and making music.

Reading and creative writing

Explore your literary side in the company of others by discussing your favourite books and writing your own stories/poems.

Seated Tai Chi, meditation and relaxation

A chance to improve your health, strength, co-ordination and confidence through slow gentle movements. Tai chi is also good for relaxation.

Swimming

A chance to improve your health, strength, co-ordination and confidence through swimming and exercise in a hydrotherapy pool with soothing warm water.

Yoga

A chance to improve your health, strength, co-ordination and confidence. Help to relax your body and mind through gentle stretching and effective breathing.

Activities

Apply for a grant

Need some extra help with costs?

Make a friend

Interested in becoming a befriender? 2 hours a week can make a big difference in helping change someone’s life.

Young person

Are you 18-25 with a physical disability in the Edinburgh and Lothian area? Can you help us plan what’s next for Ecas?

What Our Clients Say

It was always a great afternoon chatting with Stuart. I find our friendship to be very rewarding. It was a pleasure to be in the company of his character and good humour. We both shareed similar interests and managed to get out to watch his favourite football team play.


Michael

We feel confident now and realise we can do things we couldn’t do before but we can do them now!


Barbara

Thank you Ecas for supporting us to go on a holiday. The cottage has been great: wheelchair accessible with amazing views around.


The Dukan family

(My befriender) brings the outside world in.


Margaret

Having the opportunity to get in the water and stretch my legs has helped me be more comfortable not only when in the pool but in my day-to-day life.


Colin

The group is a fantastic way to come together and talk about things: books; our lives; what’s important to us.


David

Ecas computer class is the best thing I have done in years. I did not think I would ever learn to use my tablet.


Anne

Ecas: a good place to be.


Linda

Get in touch

Get in touch with us and we can tell you more about Ecas.
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