Day care

A day care service (Monday to Friday) is operated in two care homes (Limecroft and Whitdale). This is a service for frail older people, including those with dementia, and their carers. Transport is provided to take people to each of the day care centres.

Voluntary Sector Day Care

Day care is also provided by voluntary sector providers supported by the council. They are as follows:

Acredale House, Mid Street, Bathgate, telephone: 01506 634288, service for frail older people and those with dementia.

Answer House, Reveston Lane, Whitburn provides 12 places on a Friday & Saturday for older people with severe dementia.

MOOD (Mental Health Options for Older People with Depression). The Project is based at ANSWER House, Reveston Lane,  Whitburn. EH47 8HJ. Tel 01501 749974, mobile 07932540181. MOOD provides a range of groups and resources including 12 groups for up to 75 older people aged 55+ living in West Lothian with depression. The Group aims to develop self confidence, reduce isolation and encourage social contact to help prevent premature admission to institutional care.

Braid House, Howden, Livingston, telephone: 01506 430615, service for frail older people and those suffering from dementia.

Rosebery Centre, Ladywell, Livingston, telephone: 01506 497046, service for older people suffering from moderate to severe dementia.

St Michael's Day Centre, St Michael's Hospital, Linlithgow, telephone: 01506 847496, service for frail older people and those with dementia. All of the above services can be accessed through social work centres or community nurses based in local health centres (unless otherwise stated).

West Port Day Care, 1 St Ninian's Road, Linlithgow operates Mon-Fri and offers four places for older people with dementia.