Making it easier to access our services


Information on accessibility to our website and our premises


OUR WEBSITE

We want our website to be as easy to use as possible. If you have any problems using it please let us know by calling 0131 226 7061 or emailing communications@slab.org.uk.

Text size

Throughout the website the text can be made larger by using the text sizer at the top of each page OR go to “View” in your tool bar at the top of the page then click on “text size” to choose your preference.

Let us know what you think 

We have tried hard to make this website as easy to use as possible. However, if you have any comments or feedback please email communications@slab.org.uk 

Using your keyboard to move around the website 
  • Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll up and down a page.

  • To jump from the top to the bottom of the pages use the page up and page down buttons.

  • Use the tab button to go to the next form field, or hold down shift and press tab if you want to go back to the previous one. 

Opening Word or Excel documents 

If you do not have Microsoft Word or Excel you can download a free viewer from the Microsoft website (Viewers: Word or Excel). 

Opening PDF documents 

You will need to download Adobe Reader software from the Adobe website.   

Leaflets in other languages or formats

 

OUR PREMISES
Access to the Scottish Legal Aid Board for visitors with impaired mobility
Parking - there are parking spaces opposite the offices, and vehicles displaying a disabled driver sticker can park directly outside our headquarters at 44 Drumsheugh Gardens.
The headquarters building is accessible to people with impaired mobility. 
Access to the Scottish Legal Aid Board for visually impaired visitors and deaf or hard of hearing visitors
Support dogs - are welcome at our offices.
Induction loop - our interview room is fitted with an induction loop.
BSL signers - We have one member of staff who uses sign language. It is best to ring ahead to make an appointment and we can then ensure that both they, and the person you need to speak with about your query, are available.

The Board is committed to the promotion of equality and to tackling discrimination - more information

24, May, 2013

Timetable for development of options for contracting

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21, May, 2013

Children’s Legal Assistance and Duty Scheme registration update

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15, May, 2013

Court and Police Station Duty Schemes Update

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14, May, 2013

Applications invited for Streams 1 and 2 of the Making Advice Work programme

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07, May, 2013

Applications invited for Making Advice Work - Stream 3 – Thematic

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01, May, 2013

6 May Bank Holiday

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30, Apr, 2013

Equalities Mainstreaming Report Published

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29, Apr, 2013

Making Advice Work grant funding programme

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26, Apr, 2013

Legal Aid Applicant Sentenced for Fraud

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26, Apr, 2013

Basis for selecting the cost limits for grants of civil legal aid

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25, Apr, 2013

Board to manage £7.45 million advice funding

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12, Apr, 2013

Court and Police Duty Scheme Update

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22, Mar, 2013

Scottish Legal Aid Board joins Earth Hour 2013

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20, Mar, 2013

Update to Civil Legal Assistance Handbook - cost limits

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19, Mar, 2013

Court and Police Station Duty Schemes Update

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27, Feb, 2013

Court and Police Station Duty Schemes Update

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14, Feb, 2013

West Lothian debt advice project builds on previous success

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14, Feb, 2013

Police Station Duty Update - 14 February2013

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06, Feb, 2013

Technical Difficulties with DWP Link - Applicants in Receipt of a Passported Benefit

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28, Jan, 2013

LAOL - system offline

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28, Jan, 2013

MSP Briefing on Part 2 of the SCJC & CLA Bill

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25, Jan, 2013

Update on disclosure in children’s cases and cap on reports in s11 cases

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25, Jan, 2013

Legal Aid Applicant Sentenced for Fraud

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23, Jan, 2013

Proposals on contracting

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15, Jan, 2013

Police Station Duty Update - 14 January 2013

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14, Dec, 2012

Clarification on the collection of contributions in A&A

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14, Dec, 2012

STATEMENT: EBA and the Police Station Duty Scheme

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14, Dec, 2012

Provision of duty solicitors

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11, Dec, 2012

Police Station Duty Update - 11 December 2012

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05, Dec, 2012

IMPORTANT: Crown Office Systems

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