Carers of West Lothian

Carers of West Lothian is a carer led voluntary organisation providing an information and support service to unpaid carers of all ages throughout West Lothian caring for a family member or friend. 

The support service provided to carers by the organisation includes the following:
? Carers Information Booklet (containing information on local services and support available to carers)
? Quarterly Newsletter  (keeping carers informed of local and national initiatives to support carers)
? One to one emotional support
? Home visits
? Signposting and referral to appropriate support services
? Hospital based support service for carers
? Access to advocacy
? Access to counselling
? Carer support groups
? Training courses for carers
? Recreational courses (such as holistic therapy and basic massage)
? Individual support for young carers (between 10 and 16 years)
? Group support for young carers

All of the above services are provided free of charge.

Carers of West Lothian can be contacted at:

Carers of West Lothian
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street
Broxburn EH52 5LH

Tel: 01506 771750
Email office@carers-westlothian.com
Web: www.carers-westlothian.com

Young Carers

Carers of West Lothian provides support and information to young carers between the ages of 10 and 16 years living in West Lothian through its Young Carers Project.  The project staff support, guide and advise young carers caring for a family member who has an illness, disability, experiencing mental health problems, or is affected by alcohol or drug misuse.  This is provided through individual and peer group support work.

For further information please contact:

West Lothian Young Carers Project
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street
Broxburn EH52 5LH

Tel: 01506 771761
Email wilma@carers-westlothian.com
Web: www.wl-yc.com