Carers of West Lothian

Carers of West Lothian Supporting unpaid carers and disabled people in West Lothian.

Carers of West Lothian supports unpaid carers and people with a physical or learning disability in West Lothian.

Interested in finding out more about Self-Directed Support (SDS)?Our information sessions are open to anyone who would l...
02/09/2026

Interested in finding out more about Self-Directed Support (SDS)?

Our information sessions are open to anyone who would like to learn more about their support options, whether you're new to social care or already accessing services.

There's still time to sign up.

📧 Contact [email protected] to book your place.

What's On in September?Join CoWL Disability Service this September for friendship, fun and opportunities to have your vo...
01/09/2026

What's On in September?

Join CoWL Disability Service this September for friendship, fun and opportunities to have your voice heard!

Scottish Learning Disability Week 📅 7th-13th September 2026 Theme: "I Am Here... To Be Seen"

To celebrate this we are hosting our 🗣️ Ideas & Focus Group
📅 8th September ⏰ 2.30pm - 4pm Carmondean community centre

🎨🎲 Our social groups in Bathgate, Broxburn and Livingston continue throughout the month with creative activities, games, quizzes and chances to connect with friends.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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We have some availability tomorrow for our telephone Power of Attorney appointments.Having a Power of Attorney in place ...
31/08/2026

We have some availability tomorrow for our telephone Power of Attorney appointments.

Having a Power of Attorney in place can provide peace of mind and ensure your wishes are respected if you're ever unable to make decisions for yourself.

These 30-minute appointments can be booked online: https://cowl.org.uk/for-carers/power-of-attorney

Community event focused on eating and drinking well!Friday 11 September12.30pm to 2.30pm Nether Dechmont/Carmondean Comm...
28/08/2026

Community event focused on eating and drinking well!

Friday 11 September
12.30pm to 2.30pm
Nether Dechmont/Carmondean Community Centre

Join us for an informative and welcoming event for anyone interested in nutrition, hydration, and wellbeing. Some sessions will include a dementia focus, but everyone is welcome.

containing a range of useful long-life food and drink items.

☕ Tea and coffee will be available
🎟️ Raffle prize: a smoothie blender
🎁 Food and hydration bags containing a range of useful long-life food and drink

No need to book, just come along.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Caring for a loved one can bring additional energy costs, from running medical equipment to keeping the home at the righ...
28/08/2026

Caring for a loved one can bring additional energy costs, from running medical equipment to keeping the home at the right temperature. Combined with the ongoing cost-of-living pressures and reduced opportunities to earn an income, many carers are feeling the strain.

Join this webinar to learn how can help carers access advice, support, and funding opportunities to create a warmer home and lower energy bills.

Get expert, tailored advice in our ‘Support for Carers: Warm homes, lower bills' webinar on Wednesday 2 September.

Date: Wednesday 2 September
Time: 12pm – 12:45pm or 6pm – 6:45pm (This webinar will run twice so you can chose the best time for you.)

Sign up now at: qrco.de/SupportForCarers

Want to learn more about Self-Directed Support (SDS)?Whether you're considering social care for the first time or curren...
27/08/2026

Want to learn more about Self-Directed Support (SDS)?

Whether you're considering social care for the first time or currently accessing support and would like a better understanding of your choices, our information sessions can help.

Get in touch to book your place: 📧 [email protected]

Our carers had a very refreshing start to their morning last week with a Cold Water Therapy taster session. Before anyon...
27/08/2026

Our carers had a very refreshing start to their morning last week with a Cold Water Therapy taster session. Before anyone dipped a toe in, Jenny talked us through the essential safety measures , absolutely vital when braving icy water. Then, with her guidance, our brave bunch took the plunge. What a team!

A huge thank you to Jenny from The Cold Water Therapist for spending the morning with us and showing us how to do cold water therapy safely and properly. Our carers left feeling invigorated, energised, and ready to take on the day.

Now that the schools are back, just a quick reminder that Parent Space Livingston returns tonight!Parent Space is a welc...
27/08/2026

Now that the schools are back, just a quick reminder that Parent Space Livingston returns tonight!

Parent Space is a welcoming group for parent carers who support a child with additional support needs aged up to 16 years. Fiona and Michael will be there to welcome you and offer a friendly space to connect with others.

📍 Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court, Livingston
🕕 6:00pm to 7:30pm

We look forward to seeing you there.

CoWL Drop-In at St John’s Hospital today, 2pm – 4pmToday we will be joined by Citizens Advise Bureau and you will find u...
26/08/2026

CoWL Drop-In at St John’s Hospital today, 2pm – 4pm

Today we will be joined by Citizens Advise Bureau and you will find us in the space in the wall between the front entrance and OPD4 (opposite the toilets, ground floor).

Who is it for?
Carers and disabled people, including staff, who are looking for support, advice, information, or simply someone to talk to.

What we can offer:
• Information and advice
• Follow-up support
• A listening ear
• Help to connect with the right services

Our monthly drop-in is a friendly and informal opportunity to meet the CoWL team, ask questions, and find the support that works for you.

No appointment needed – just drop in.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We still have a few spaces available for Advice Shop Clinics on 2 September.You can book a telephone appointment here:ht...
26/08/2026

We still have a few spaces available for Advice Shop Clinics on 2 September.

You can book a telephone appointment here:
https://cowl.org.uk/financial-wellbeing

To get help with:
✅ Benefits and entitlements
✅ Help with appeal
✅ General Money Advice

Appointments on other dates can also be booked through our website.

Address

Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH546AX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441506448000

Website

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