West Lothian

West Lothian Ability Day Service
http://www.dwl.demon.co.uk/
Centre for physically disabled adults aged 16-65
01506 774 066

MOOD Project
http://www.moodproject.org/
For older people with mental health problems who are resident in the west of the district. The project covers the villages of Whitburn, Armadale, Bathgate, Fauldhouse, Longridge, Stoneyburn, Blackridge, Breich and Blackburn.
01501 749 974

Voluntary Action West Lothian
You can get information about a range of local groups
01506 634 115.

West Lothian 50+ Network
Monthly meetings, art groups, bowling, lunch clubs visits to museums/theatres throughout west Lothian
48g Linbar House
North Bridge Street
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 4PP
01506 635 510

Acredale House
Various services are offered by Acredale including a lunch club, a 50+ group and a dementia group. Transport is also available for people who live in the Bathgate, Boghall, Balckburn, Seafield, Torphichen, Westfield, Armadale and Whitburn areas. There is also a membership fee of £3.
9 Mid Street
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 1PS
01506 634 288

Braid House Day Centre
Over 55 years, Area Covered Livingston
Labrador Avenue
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6BU
01506 430 615

Holmes Gardens Day Resource
Open Monday to Friday, normally one day per week per client, transport is also provided to and from the centre
Holmes Gardens
Holmes Road
Broxburn
West Lothian EH52 5JD
01506 859 883 / 01506 859 955

Limecroft Day Centre
East area including Wilkieston to West Calder and North to River Almond in Livingston
Templar Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6PJ
01506 460 151

Rosebery Centre
Day care available on a Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Wednesday group for those with mild dementia. Other services offered are carers groups, benefits advice, home support and outings. Transport provided, also training for volunteers and carers. Areas covered Livingston, Uphall, Broxburn, Pumpherston and the Calders area
C/O St Pauls Church
Fernbank
Ladywell
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6DT
01506 497 046

Bield Housing Association
Older people with Dementia within 10mile radius of Linlithgow Available Monday to Saturday inclusive 9am – 4.30pm most people attend 1-3 days per week, transport is provided.
West Port Resource Cenre
1 St Ninians Road
Linlithgow
West Lothian EH49 7BY
01506 844 899

Whitdale House Day Centre
Area Covered West Lothian (West area including Breich, Addiewell, Greenrigg & Blackridge)
110 East Main Street
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 0RH
01501 742 924

West Lothian Local Activities
www.westlothian.gov.uk/localgroup/
Armadale 50+ Group
The group participates in a variety of activities, including visits to places of interest, and listening to talks from different organisations and demonstrations
01501 730 708

Tuesday Women’s Interest Group
Armadale – Women’s group for over 50 age group which meets regularly, visiting places of interest, inviting speakers to meetings and having some afternoons devoted to handicrafts. The group is associated with Armadale Methodist church, but it is essentially an ecumenical group, where women from all churches in the area are welcome. Meetings are held between September and May.
Methodist Church Hall
East Main Street
Armadale
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
Miss Notman, 8/30 South Street, Armadale, EH48 3ES

Eeeesy Art Bathgate
www.bathgatebridgeclub.org.uk
Art group who meet in the Pensioner’s Pavilion, Whiteside, Bathgate. Minimum cost to cover supplies.
C Bryce – 01506 636 527

Bathgate Bridge Club
www.bathgatebridgeclub.org.uk
Thursday evening, 6.45 pm for 7.00 pm
E.U. Church Hall
Marjoribanks Street
Bathgate
West Lothian
Mrs K Younger, 01506 655 362

Broxburn Senior Citizens Association Bingo
Wednesday: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian
01506 771 733

50+ Art Group
Art classes and painting and drawing for leisure
Dechmont Community Hall
Main Street
Dechmont
West Lothian
Miss J Clark – 01506 857 154

Over 50s Leisure Club
Leisurely and gentle activities for the over 50’s in the local area
Mrs M Allan 01506 857 726

50+ Exercise To Music Classes
www.opals50plus.co.uk
Linlithgow – Suitable exercise, good music, fun, meet and make friends, improve fitness and well being. Tuesday: 9.30am – 10.30am & 10.45am – 11.45am
St. Michael’s R.C. Church Hall
Blackness Road
Linlithgow
West Lothian

50+ Come Dancing
Tea Dances Monday & Friday afternoons: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Low Port Centre
Linlithgow
West Lothian
01506 775 390

Senior Citizens’ Coffee Morning
Weekly coffee morning for senior citizens Thursday at 10.00am from September to June
St. Michael’s Parish Church
Linlithgow
West Lothian
Mrs J Allatt – 01506 840680/ 01506 842 188

Linlithgow & Linlithgow Bridge Pensioners Association
Coach provided to uplift and take home again. Monthly meetings, half hour talk & tea served, followed by 2 hours of entertainment. Entertainment is either from a film show, a talk, musical entertainers or from sing sings. Aim is to get elderly housebound members out for company and be entertained.
Linlithgow Bowling Club
Philip Avenue
West Port
Linlithgow
West Lothian
Sheila McGaw 01506 842 103

Low Port 50 Plus Group
Linlithgow – Leisure and recreation activities for 50+ age group, including walking, visits to places of interest (including gardens, castles & geological sites etc). Sundays: fortnightly 12 noon – 7.00pm. Business Meetings: 1st Wednesday of month at 4.30pm in the Low Port Hut.
Rene Grant
1 Capstan Walk
Linlithgow.
West Lothian EH49 7JX
0 1506 844 802

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network
The network offers support to members of the local community who may be isolated or experiencing difficulties, e.g., the housebound, disabled or elderly Services include, befriending, prescription delivery shopping, driving, pension collecting, odd jobs. Additional functions include craft group, producing and delivering the “Banks & Braes, ” organising a weekly over 50’s club for residents of Ladywell, a lunch club for senior citizens and a Drop in Facility (Tues – Thu). Craft group meet on Wednesdays from 10.00am until 12noon. Cost of £2.00.
Neighbourhood House
28 Heatherbank
Ladywell
West Lothian
01506 437 746

Rosebery Centre
Livingston – The Rosebery Centre provides mental and physical stimulation to dementia sufferers through specialist activities in a day centre environment. It also provides carers with help and support through various services. Training available to Carers and Volunteers.
Nancy Bugoyne 01506 497046

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network
Livingston – The network offers support to members of the local community who may be isolated or experiencing difficulties, eg, young parents, the elderly, disabled or housebound. Services include befriending, prescription delivery, shopping, driving and providing information.
01506 435851

Dedridge Retired Men’s Club
Indoor carpet bowling, providing a social and leisurely activity for retired members.
Livingston Lanthorn Community Centre
Upper Hall
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian
01506 777 707/ Mr Austin Howes (Secretary) – 01506 413627

Dedridge Good Neighbour Network
Local voluntary organisation which provides a comprehensive care scheme through a voluntary visiting and support network. Services include: visiting, befriending and caring in the home of clients and transportation to hospital, health centre, shopping centre etc. Also arrange wide range of social groups activities.
Mrs Wilma Whitelaw (Co-ordinator) – 01506 416 137

Deans Senior Citizens Club
Pensioners’ social club with dominoes and bingo, 2 coach trips per year and a Christmas Party. Mondays: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Livingston Station Community Centre
4 Main Street
Deans
Livingston
Mrs M Skillen – 01506 494 612

Murieston 50+ Group
Over 50’s group in Murieston. The group will have talks, discussions, occasional craft demonstrations, outings & walking group.
Murieston Village Hall beside Livingston South Railway Station
Chairwoman: Mrs Wilma Shearer e-mail: wilma37@btopenworld.com

Torphichen Senior Citizen’s Group
Group offering a range of games, e.g.; dominoes and scrabble, activites and outings for all senior citizens in the local area.
Mrs E Smith – 01506 652174 / Moira Johnston 01506 652 288

Fifty Plus Dance Club
An afternoon of sequence dancing for over fifties. Tea served.
West Calder Community Centre
Dickson Street
West Calder
West Lothian
Mrs Helen Sneddon – 01506 872 153.

West Calder After Lunch Club
Regular chance to meet with friends over bowling, tea and a chat. Bowls for 50+ on a Tuesday from 10.30am – 12 noon.
Mrs Janet Allan
C/O West Calder Community Centre
West Calder
West Lothian
01506 871 278

50 + Keep Fit Class
Keep fit class for the over fifty age group, with dance steps and toning exercises on the floor. Bone loading for strength and muscular endurance & stretching exercises to assist flexibility. 30 to 40 ladies attending. Enjoying workout at your own fitness level.
01501 743 034

Answer House Day Centre
www.answer-project.com
Weekend Day Centre for people with dementia
Reveston Lane
Whitburn
West lothian
EH47 8HJ
01501 749 974 or 01501 745 064

West Lothian Visually Impaired Bowlers
Small friendly club looking for new members to join their bowling club, who are registered blind or partially sighted, but are otherwise in good health. Qualified coaches are on hand to teach beginners or to help bowlers who have developed sight impairment. Outdoor bowling in Bathgate during the summer months, and indoor bowling in Livingston in the Winter.
John McCreight – 01501 733 120

Contact the Elderly
To relieve the loneliness of elderly people on the basis of a small group outing once a month on a Sunday afternoon in a volunteer’s car, or tea in a volunteer host’s home
Lorraine Colquhoun, 01506 874 780

Uphall on the web
www.uphall.org
Strathbrock Parish Church Care Group
A group of volunteers who can provide occasional shopping, transport, practical help in the home and completing forms.
Strathbrock Church Hall
58 Thompson Court
Uphall
Broxburn EH52 6BY
01506 856 433

Arts Club
From tea dances to music and movement sessions, Arts Services offers a range of activities for older people
01506 777 585

Arts Club
Friday fortnightly 11-12noon Dance 1-2pm Music
Colinshiel Court McNeil Crescent
Armadale
Livingston
West Lothian
01501 734 046

Arts Club
Thursday fortnightly 1-2pm Music
Acredale House
Mid Street
Bathgate
West Lothian
01506 634 288

Arts Club
Wednesday fortnightly11-11.45am Dance 1-2pm Music
Almondvale Gardens
Main Street
Blackburn
West Lothian
01506 633 117

Arts Club
Tuesday fortnightly 11:15-12noon Dance 1.30-2.30pm Music
Holmes Gardens Holmes Road near Strathbrock Centre Broxburn
01506 859 955

Arts Club
Thursday fortnightly 11:15-12.15pm Dance 1.30-2.30pm Music
Baptist Church
Quentin Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian

Arts Club
Tuesday fortnightly 11.20-12noon Dance 12.30-1.30pm Music
Bield Housing Complex
Blackfaulds Drive
Fauldhouse
West Lothian
01501 771 044

Arts Club
Wednesday fortnightly1.30-2.15pm Dance 2.15-3.15pm Music
Cunnigar House
3 Avenue Park
West Mid Calder
West Lothian
01506 884 030

Arts Club
Wednesday fortnightly 1.30-2pm Dance 2.15-3.15pm Music
Dickson Court
Dickson Street
West Calder
Livingston
01506 870 760

Arts Club
Tuesday fortnightly 1-2pm Music 2.15-3pm Dance
Brucefield House
East Main Street
Whitburn
West Lothian
01501 744 907

Addiewell Community Education Wing
Church St
Addiewell
West Lothian EH55 8PG
01501 762 796

Armadale Community Centre
North St
Armadale
Livingston
West Lothian EH48 3QB
01501 678 511 / 01501 678 511

Bathgate Community Centre
Marjoribanks St
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 1AH
01506 775 151/ 01506 775 155

Blackburn Community Centre
The Centre
Ashgrove
Blackburn
West Lothian EH47 7LJ
01506 653 014

Bridgend Community Centre
Auldhill Rd
Bridgend
West Lothian EH49 6NZ
01506 834 536

Carmondean Community Centre
Nether Dechmont Farm
Fells Rigg
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8AX
01506 439 568

Craig Inn Community Centre
Main St
Blackridge
West Lothian
EH48 3SP
01501 753 227

Crofthead Farm Community Centre
Templar Rise
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8DG
01506 775 991

Deans CHS
Eastwood Park
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 8PS
01506 497 090 / 01506 497 025

Dechmont Memorial Community Centre
71 Main St
Dechmont
West Lothian
EH52 6LJ
01506 811 022

Dedridge Community Education Wing
Community Wing
Dedridge PS
Dedridge East Livingston
EH54 6JQ
01506 412 831

East Calder Community Centre
143 Main St
East Calder
West Lothian EH53 0EP
01506 881 557 / 01506 884 036

East Whitburn Community Centre
Hen Nest Rd
East Whitburn
EH47 8EX
01501 740 938

Eliburn Community Centre
Garden Pl
Eliburn
Livingston EH54 6RA
01506 415 492

Fauldhouse Community Centre
Eastfield Road
Fauldhouse
West Lothian EH47 9LE
01501 770 552 / 01501 770 910

Forestbank Community Centre
Forestbank
Ladywell
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6DX
01506 430 035

Greenrigg Community Centre
Greenrigg PS
Polkemmet Rd
Greenrigg ML5 5RF
01501 770 552

Inveralmond CHS
Willowbank
Ladywell
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6HN
01506 438 093 / 01506 442 313

James Young CHS
Quentin Rise
Dedridge
West Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6NE
01506 414 244 / 01506 497 014

Knightsridge Community Education Adventure Project
Knightsridge
East Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8RA
01506 433 307

Lanthorn Community Complex
Kenilworth Dr
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6JL
01506 777 707 / 01506 417 679

Letham Community Education Wing
Community Wing
Letham PS
Forth Dr
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 5LZ
01506 432 013

Livingston Station Community Centre
4 Main St
Deans
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8BE
01506 414 002

Livingston Village Community Centre
Kirkton
North Rd
Livingston Village
West Lothian EH54 7EQ
01506 417 343

Mid Calder Community Centre
15 Market St
Mid Calder
West Lothian EH53 0AL
01506 881 246

Mosswood Community Centre
85 Ferguson Way
Knightsridge
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8JF

Newton Community Centre
26 Duddingston Cres
Newton
West Lothian EH52 6QG
0131 331 3290

Newyearfield Farm Community Centre
Hawkbrae
Ladywell
West Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6TW
01506 462 458

Philpstoun Community Centre
Main St
Philpstoun
West Lothian EH49 6RA
01506 834 360

Polbeth Community Centre
Polbeth Rd
Polbeth
West Lothian EH55 8SR
01501 678 511 / 01501 678 511

Springfield Community Education Wing
Springfield PS
141 Springfield Rd
Linlithgow
West Lothian EH49 7SN
01506 847 455

Stoneyburn Community Centre
75 Main St
Stoneyburn
West Lothian EH47 8BY
01501 762 323

Strathbrock Partnership Centre
www.strathbrockcentre.com
189a West Main St
Broxburn
West Lothian EH52 5LH
01506 771 743 / 01506 771 733

Toronto Community Education Wing
Toronto PS
Toronto Ave
Howden
East Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6NB
01506 431 465

Torphichen Community Centre
Bowyett
Torphichen
West Lothian EH48 4LZ
01506 652 383

Uphall Community Centre
Strathbrock Pl
Uphall
West Lothian EH52 6BN
01506 854 451

West Calder Community Centre
Dickson St
West Calder
West Lothian EH55 8DZ
01506 871 278 / 01506 871 738

Whitburn Community Centre
Manse Rd
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 8EZ
01501 678 888 / 01501 678 889

Winchburgh Community Centre
Craigton Pl
Winchburgh
West Lothian EH52 6RW
01506 890 348

Bo’ness Community Education Base
139 North Street
Bo’ness
West Lothian EH51 9ND
01506 778 550

Including You
http://www.deafaction.org/
This project provides support, advice and learning opportunities to hard of hearing people in Edinburgh and Lothian who are fighting to maintain their quality of life. Support is offered both on a one-to-one basis and in groups and provides a comprehensive service, which includes advice about hearing aids and welfare benefits, as well as establishing support groups that will improve the confidence and self esteem of people who are at risk of becoming withdrawn from social networks.
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
0131 550 0995

Lothiansound
www.lothiansound.org.uk
Lothiansound is a weekly audio recording of news and events read mainly from the Edinburgh Evening News
0131-661-2850

Outreach Services Co-ordinator
Library HQ Outreach Co-ordinator, Connolly House, Hopefield Rd, Blackburn, EH47 7HZ.
01506 776343

Boomerang News
Boomerang is produced weekly. Recordings are made on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons. Volunteers for readers or technicians (training would be given) are welcome.
PO Box 4, Bathgate. EH48 2BJ
Mrs MacNeil, 01506 633 252

West Lothian advice shop
Advice on benefits, money, debt, and employment
West Lothian Council Advice Shop
Bathgate Partnership Centre
Lindsay House
South Bridge Street
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 1TS
01506 283 000

Briech ValleyTel
www.breichvalley.co.uk
Information Service
10 Main Street Fauldhouse Bathgate EH47 9HX
01501 770 276

The High Street Help Centre (Linlithgow)
www.helpcentre.org.uk
Seeks to provide information and support for anyone with a problem
The High Street Help Centre Cross House The Cross Linlithgow
01506 845 137

Link Housing Association
Older People’s Advice Service
Link Advice Team Watling House Callendar Business Park Falkirk FK1 1XR
0845 002 0941

West Lothian CAB
Monday & Friday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm / Tuesday & Thursday 10.00 to 3.30 pm / Saturday 9.30 to 12.30 pm / Appointments to complete DLA & Attendance Allowance forms Wednesday – 10.00 am to 12.30 pm / Legal clinic – third Tuesday of every month 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Outreach session at Ashgrove Health Centre, Blackburn, For patients of Ashgrove Health Centre only Friday 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY To make appointment – contact health centre direct, in person or by telephoning 01506 654965 West Calder Health Centre Citizens Avice Bureau Outreach. Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian will be running a CAB outreach service for patients of West Calder Health Centre. The service commences on Tuesday 7th February 2012 from 1.30pm – 4.30pmIf you are a patient of West Calder Health Centre and require an appointment please contact the reception staff at the health centre.
Suite Seven
Shiel House
Craigshill
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 5EH
Advice Line 01506 432 977 & 01506 431 061 (Appt Only)

Disability information service
www.cabwestlothian.org.uk
Provides an information and advice service covering every aspect of disability or difficulty with independent living.
Dundas Resource Centre
Oxgang Road
Grangemouth FK3 9EF
01324 504304

Carers of West Lothian
http://www.carers-westlothian.com/
A voluntary organisation and charity that aims to provide support, information, a voice for carers, and to work with others to ensure a better quality of life for carers.
All carers of West Lothian courses are free for carers and we can help with travel expenses and sitter costs. If you would like more information on courses, or to reserve a place, contact our office (Jim Brown).
01506 771 750

Stroke Support Group
Carers of West Lothian in partnership with Chest, Heart and Stroke have started up a new social group for carers of those who have had a stroke. This group meets on the third Monday of each month in Strathbrock Partnership Centre from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Crossroads West Lothian
Unit 1
Waverley Street Industrial Units
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 4HY
01506 630 586

Heatherfield Home Care
www.heatherfieldhomecare.co.uk
Celect House
12a Fairbairn Road
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6TS
01506 591 866

Linlithgow Link Befriending Scheme
www.linlithgowlink.org.uk
Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly at Abbeyfield, Linlithgow
Barbara Bruce 01506 845 137

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network
The network offers support to members of the local community who may be isolated or experiencing difficulties, eg, young parents, the elderly, disabled or housebound. Services include befriending, prescription delivery, shopping, driving and providing information. If the Network cannot help, we will pass you on to alternative agencies
Craigs Farm Campus
Maree Walk
Craigshill
Livingston
West Lothian
01506 435 851

Dedridge Good Neighbour Network
Lanthorn Community Complex
Kenilworth Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6JJ
01506 416 137

Ladywell Neighbourhood Network
To supply voluntary community care (prescription delivery, befriending, pension collection, driving to appointments, lunch clubs and over 50’s Club. Services for low income households, e.g. IT access, internet, photocopying, garden equipment hire, welfare rights, health & well being, financial care & correspondence, book borrowing, etc.
28 Heather Bank
Ladywell
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6EE
01506 437 746

RNIB Edinburgh & The Lothians Befriending Service
Befriending offers a supportive, reliable relationship to people who may otherwise be socially isolated. A volunteer befriender will meet with a client on a regular basis, generally once a fortnight. They may meet up for a chat, could help with reading mail, or perhaps go for a short walk, depending on the individual.
RNIB Edinburgh and Lothians
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5DZ
0131 652 3140

Stepping Out Residential Short Breaks for Carers and Former Carers
Stepping Out is an organised, structured residential break for carers. Currently the service runs from a Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The breaks incorporate educational, therapeutic, emotional and social support for carers. Although the weekend is full of organised activities, carers are welcome to feel free and use the time away as they want to. This begins on the Friday evening with a meal together, followed by a range of therapy sessions which carers sign up for to receive an individual treatment. Saturday morning is workshop based and may vary, but usually incorporates some physical activity, such as Tai Chi and emotional support, such as confidence building, relaxation and stress management. Saturday afternoon has an organised mini-bus trip to a local place of interest, and often an organised physical activity such as canoeing, walking etc.
0131 661 2077

Relationships Scotland
www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
18 York Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EP
0845 119 2020

Couple Counselling Lothian
http://www.cclothian.org.uk/
Counselling also available in Sighthill, Livingston, Howden and Dalkeith; contact Dundas St office for appointments
9a Dundas Street
Edinburgh EH3 6QG
0131 556 1527

Scottish Marriage Care
http://www.scottishmarriagecare.org/
Provides relationship counselling to couples and individuals all over Scotland. The relationship counselling session is free of charge, but clients who are able to do so are encouraged to contribute towards the cost. Each session costs SMC £40.
Scottish Marriage Care Edinburgh
Gillies Centre
113 Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh EH10 1BB
Appointments: 0845 271 2711 The Relationship Helpline: 0845 122 8655

The PF Counselling Service
http://www.pfcounselling.org.uk/
Counselling Service
8 Balcarres Street
Edinburgh
EH10 5JB
0131 447 0876

CrossReach
http://www.crossreach.org.uk/
CrossReach is part of the Church of Scotland, our services are available to people of all faiths or none at all.
Charis House
47 Milton Road East
Edinburgh EH15 2SR
0131 657 2000

North East Edinburgh Counselling Service (NEECS)
http://www.neecscounselling.org.uk/
Sessions are free but contributions are discussed.
31 Haddington Place
Leith Walk
Edinburgh EH7 4AG
0131 557 4478

VOCAL Carers Centre
www.vocal.org.uk
Counselling for carers

The Saheliya counselling service
www.saheliya.org.uk
Is free to enable anyone coming for counselling to understand themselves better and more able to cope with their difficulties or distress. Counselling is provided in English and a variety of Black/Minority Ethnic languages.
10 Union Street
Edinburgh EH1 3LU
0131 556 9302

PEER Counselling
A confidential one to-one service provided by disabled people for disabled people. Our Service is free to all disabled people and their families in West Lothian.
West Lothian Ability Centre Carmondean Livingston
01506 774 030 (Voice) Tel: 01506 774 044 (Textphone) Mob Text: 07742 232 978

Your Call
Telephone counselling for disabled people. Free confidential counselling in Scotland. Monday/Tuesday 11-3pm Tuesday 11am-1pm
0808 801 03 62

Intowork West Lothian
Employment support for people with mental health issues
Braid House (Upper Floor)
Labrador Avenue
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6BU
01506 44 3100

Access2employment
Access2employment is the council’s main provider of support and advice to help West Lothian residents into work. Access2employment can be found in a wide range of locations across West Lothian, including offices in Broxburn, Craigshill and Whitburn
0800 032 9768

B4 and on2 Work
www.b4andon2work.info
Supporting people 16 to 65 with a physical disability to move into employment
Angela Knox
Ability Centre
Carmondean Centre Road
Carmondean
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8PT
01506 774066

Lothian Disabled Living Centre
The centre is run by occupational therapists. You can try out an up to date range of equipment and will be given advice on prices and suppliers.
Astley Ainslie Hospital
Grange Loan
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 537 9190

The Disabled Living Centre
Dundas Resource Centre
Oxgang Road
Grangemouth FK3 9EF
01324 504 311

The Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk/
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. Why not ask Sara DLF’s new online guided advice tool?
0845 130 9177

Keycomm
www.keycomm
Exists to help people with communication impairments make use of technology to contribute to and control their environments.
1C Pennywell Road
Edinburgh EH4 4PH
0131 311 7130

Communication Matters
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/
Is committed to supporting people who find communication difficult because they have little or no clear speech. You will find here information on methods of communication which can be used to supplement the more usual methods of speech and writing. These methods are called Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC for short
Catchpell House
Carpet Lane
Edinburgh EH6
0845 456 8211

Ability Net
www.abilitynet.org.uk
A national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
Freephone 0800 269 545 (if you call from home) or 01926 312 847 (if you call from work, minicom accessible)

West Lothian community equipment store
West Lothian community equipment store also provides a range of equipment and adaptations free of charge and without having to be assessed by a health professional
St.John’s Hospital
Howden
Livingston EH54 6PP
01506 523 335

Glenmore Mobility Ltd
www.glenmoremobility.com
Unit 3 Block
5 Whiteside Industrial Estate
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 2RX
01506 653 233

Mobility Tyres
www.mobilitytyres.co.uk
Many hundreds of scooters, powerchairs, and wheelchairs are purchased annually. It can be difficult to get professional help in sourcing and replacing tyres and batteries and obtaining the correct sizes for your mobility product. Mobility Tyres in Whitburn, West Lothian, will help you with your requirements and deliver usually withing 3 working days
Gardner-Young Buildings
Burnhouse Industrial Estate
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 0LQ
01501 744 999 or 01501 744 947

Medical and Disabled Equipment
www.med-ecosse.co.uk
Offers a full range of equipment and aids, plus a service and repair centre
32 Dryden Road
Bilston Glen Industrial Estate
Loanhead
Midlothian EH20 9LZ
0131 440 4225

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Lothian Branch
West Point House
69 North Gyle Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 8JY
0131 338 5700

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
West Lothian branch
Unit1 b Bathgate Business Park
Inchmuir Rd
Whitehill Ind Est
Bathgate
West Lothian EH48 2EP
01506 654 652

Doctors Surgeries
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find GP Surgeries using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Hospitals
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
For details of hospitals in your area and throughout the Lothians please use the NHS24 service search facility on the link provided

LEAP (Lothians and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) (NHS Lothian)
Residential rehabilitation for people who wish to get and stay off alcohol and/or drugs.
Woodlands House
Astley Ainslie Hospital
(Canaan Lane entrance)
Edinburgh EH9 2HL
0131 446 (4)4400

Social work Addiction team
This service is aimed at individuals and families experiencing significant health, social, relationship, financial or legal harm related to problem drug use.
01506 773 681

West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service
Education, counselling & support and community rehabilitation for adults and young people in West Lothian experiencing difficulty with drug, alcohol and tobacco use. Family support group also available
44 Adelaide Street
Craigshill
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
01506 430 225

NHS Lothian website
www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Under community (through above website) links to Edinburgh/Midlothian/east Lothian community health partnerships. Lists many services available within those areas.

West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership website
http://www.westlothianchcp.org.uk/

RefHelp
www.refhelp.scot.nhs.uk
Designed to help GPs and other clinicians make the best possible referrals within Lothian. It is available from the SCI gateway application and also directly via the internet or from links in the NHS Lothian intranet site
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SJH
Dr Scott Ramsay, consultant 01506-523 875 (int. 53875) – office 01506-523 846 (int. 53846) – sec’y / SJH Dr Donald Farquhar, consultant 01506-523 840 (int. 53840) – office 01506-523 844 (int. 53844) – sec’y / SJH Dr Katherine Jackson, associate specialist 01506-523 000
Sandra Dewar, charge nurse (ward 4) stroke unit 01506 524 304 (int. 54304) – office 01506-524 104 (int. 54104)

Pharmacies
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
Find pharmacies using the NHS24 Find A Service search facility

Community Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Service (CRABIS)
Janet Foggo Service Manager CRABIS is based within the Ability Centre Carmondean Centre Rd Livingston EH54 8PT
01506 774 046

Physiotherapy department
Physiotherapy department, St John’s hospital, Livingston.
St John’s Hospital
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
01506 522 063

Physiotherapy health Centres
The following health centres are covered: Carmondean, Dedridge, Craigshill, East Calder, Linlithgow, Whitburn, Stoneyburn, Fauldhouse, Blackburn, Winchburgh and Armadale Clinic, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, and Bathgate Primary Care centre. Howden and West Calder patients are managed in St. John’s Out-patients.
01506 522 063

Physiotherapy Domicillary
To provide comprehensive physiotherapy cover and rehabilitation to housebound adults at home and other residential settings.
Domiciliary Physiotherapy Department
St. John’s Hospital
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
01506 522 063

Adult Community Speech and Language
St John’s Hospital
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
01506 524 191

Smoking Cessation
01506 523871 / 01506 651 829 / Young people 01501 445 566 / Pregnancy service 01506 523 871

Smoking Cessation
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people in Lothian (if not keen on attending generic services)
0131 523 1104 or 0131 558 9444.

Smoking Cessation, Pharmacy
http://www.nhs24.com/FindLocal
All Community Pharmacies (chemists) participate in the NHS Lothian Stop Smoking Services Pharmacy Scheme and offer one-to-one stop smoking support. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is on prescription directly from the pharmacist if desired, meaning that clients do not need to visit their GP for a prescription for nicotine replacement therapies. A list of all pharmacies can be accessed via NHS24 “Find a Service”

Dental Services
How to register with a dentist – If you are new to the area or, for any other reason, are not already registered with a dentist, you are recommended to do so. You can obtain details of NHS dentists currently registering patients by telephoning 0131 537 please telephone the Lothian Dental Advice Line: Tel 0131 536 4800

Dental Emergencies
During the day – Edinburgh, East Lothian Midlothian and West Lothian Registered patients – contact your dental practice. If you are not sure about the emergency arrangements at your dental practice, ask about these the next time you visit. Unregistered patients – an emergency service for the relief of pain only is available:Adult patients aged 16 years and over Chalmers Dental Centre 3 Chalmers Street Edinburgh. Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4.45pm and on Friday, 9am to 4.15pm. Child patients aged under 16 years Children’s Department Edinburgh Dental Institute Level 3, Lauriston Building Lauriston Place Edinburgh Monday to Friday 9.00-11am and 2-3.00pm

Podiatry Service
http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/Community/EdinburghCHP/Services/Documents/podiatry_department_application_form.pdf
Patients can self refer for a clinic visit by filling out an application form (see website link). GPs or other health care professionals can also make referrals if they wish.
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Podiatry Clinics
For details of Podiatry services in West Lothian please contact the podiatry office at St John’s Hospital
01506 422 751

Continence Care Service
West Lothian
01506 523 339

Lothian Sexual Health
http://www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk/
The Lothian Sexual Health website has been created by experts to provide reliable and straightforward information about sexual health & services for people in Lothian.

Scotmid Home delivery Extra (West Lothian)
Help if you are over 60, or have a disability and you have difficulty with your shopping.
Scotmid Broxburn
63-67 East Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian
0800 389 8114

Food Train West Lothian
www.thefoodtrain.co.uk
Provides a range of services, delivered by volunteers, to older people in Scotland including grocery shopping home deliveries, household support services and befriending services
01506 654 360

West Lothian food and health development
http://www.welfehd.co.uk/
01506 429 000

Community Food Co-Op
Pitt Stop, Addiewell Wednesday 9am – 11am
Margaret 01501 763 354

Community Food Co-Op
Armadale Community House Thursday 10am 12pm
Armadale Community House -198 Mayfield Drive. Armadale
George Scott 01506 777 342

Community Food Co-Op
Armadale Parish Church Academy Street, Armadale Tuesday 10am – 11:30am
George Scott 01506 77 7342

Community Food Co-Op
Carmondean Library Thursday 9.30am -1.30pm
Phyllis 01506 839 301

Community Food Co-Op
Craigshill Mall Monday 9am – 1pm
Pamela 01506 439 643

Community Food Co-Op
Deans Primary School Friday (term time only) 11am 12.30pm
Angela 01506 411 208

Community Food Co-Op
East Calder Primary School Langton Road Friday 11.15am – 1pm
Donna Stephens 01506 880 810

Community Food Co-Op
Howden St Andrews Primary School Friday (term time only) 11am 1pm
Jen Richards 01506 429 000

Community Food Co-Op
Inveralmond Early Years Centre Wednesday (term time only) 11am – 12.30pm
Aileen 01506 441 907

Community Food Co-Op
West Calder Parkhead Primary School Friday (term time only) 11:30am – 12:30
Catriona Livingston 01506 871 404

Community Food Co-Op
Ladywell St. Pauls Church Monday 9am – 1pm
Sandra 01506 430 035

Community Food Co-Op
St. Johns Hospital Wednesday 9am – 4pm
Jen Richards 01506 429 000

Community Food Co-Op
Stoneyburn – Main Street Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm
Jen Richards 01506 429 000

Community Food Co-Op
Strathbrock Partnership Centre – Broxburn Thursday 9am – 2pm
Jen Richards 01506 429 000

Community Food Co-Op
Whitburn – Answer Project Tuesday 11am – 1pm
Jean 01501 745 064

Get Cooking
www.getcooking.org
‘Get Cooking’ is a project which aims to overcome some of the barriers to eating a healthy diet
Health Improvement Team
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian EH52 5LH
0 1506 771 793

West Lothian Council Social Work Department
Livingston Social Work Centre
New Cheviot House
Almondvale Boulevard
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6QN
01506 282 252

West Lothian Council Social Work Department
Broxburn Social Work Centre
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189a West Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian
01506 775 666

West Lothian Council Social Work Department
Bathgate Social Work Centre
69 Whitburn Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
01506 776 700

West Lothian Council Social Work Department
Crisis care provides emergency short term care for up to 5 days
01506 464 819

Bo’ness Social work office
01506 778 668 (Emergency 01786 470 500)

Shotts Social work (Harthill)
01501 824 700

Supported Discharge Team West Lothian
To avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital/emergency care home beds and to facilitate early supported discharge from Hospital.
189A West Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian EH52 5LH
01506 775 651

The Answer Project
www.answer-project.com
The service accepts referrals from people over the age of 55 who live in West Lothian and are vulnerable requiring support to maintain their tenancies. The Housing Support Service currently supports up to 30 tenants living in their own homes.
Answer House Day Center
Reveston Lane
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 8HJ
01501 749 974 or 01501 745 064

The Action Group
www.actiongroup.org.uk
The Housing Support Service helps people live independently with various conditions and acquired brain injuries (Lothian wide).
The Action Group,
Norton Park Centre
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2315

West Lothian council
www.westlothian.gov.uk
General enquiries
01506 775 000

Home Safety Service West Lothian
Strathbrock Partnership Centre
189A West Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian EH52 5LH
01506 771 770

Home Aid West Lothian
Distributes second hand furniture, covers all of west Lothian
12-14 Gideon Street
Bathgate
West Lothian
01506 652 230

SpringBack
Furniture and household items recycling project. Furniture and household items supplied to people in need referred by social work departments. Service based in a charity shop which also has low cost furniture for sale. Also supply free and low cost PCs and associated equipment to local charities and voluntary organisations
10 Dundas Street
Grangemouth
Stirlingshire FK3 8BX
01324 474 409

Lothian and Borders fire Brigade
Free home fire safety checks
0800 169 0320

Energy Assistance
A free home energy check. This short survey will check how energy efficient your home is and suggest practical changes and improvements. It can help you save money by reducing the amount of energy you use in your home. It can be done over the phone. Or you can fill in a home energy check online and we’ll aim to call you back within 2 working days. Whether you are working, retired or receiving benefits we can provide free energy advice to you.
0800 512 012

More money in your pocket
A benefit and tax credit check, and access to the lowest-cost energy rates. Many people miss out on money they are entitled to from benefits and tax credits – just because they don’t know it’s there. We can help find out if this applies to you. Some people discover they can get as much as £1,500 extra per year. Energy suppliers also offer some people discounted energy rates. We can advise about any discounts that may be available to help you pay less for the energy you use.
0800 512 012

Care and repair West Lothian
www.horizonhousing.org
Care and repair offers independent advice and assistance to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes, so that they can remain comfortably at home. The free and confidential service is available to home-owners and private tenants who are at least 60 years of age or who have a disability. Services offered include home improvement advice, handy person service, home from hospital service, small repairs and trade referral service
Horizon Housing
Leving House
Fairburn Place
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 6TD
01506 424 148

Free Home Security for pensioners in West Lothian
www.westlothian.gov.uk
Provides free security packages and advice to pensioners in West Lothian. To apply contact your local council information service centre or local area housing office.
01506 775 000

West Lothian Council
www.westlothian.gov.uk
Council Garden services and assistance
01506 775 000

Epilepsy West Lothian
www.epilepsywestlothian.co.uk
Information and advice on all aspects of epilepsy, factsheets available on request and to download
Bloom House
10 Main Street
Livingston Village
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 7AF
01506 464 446

Concessionary Bus passes Disabled Passes/ companion passes
01506 775 000(or go to local library)

Taxi card
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
01506 282 319

Blue Badge
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/
01506 775 000

Handicabs
http://www.handicabs.org.uk/
Dial a Ride 01506 633 953 Dial a bus 01506 633 336

British Red Cross Transport and Escort
Car schemes which may organize transport in the scheme’s locality. Some schemes limit themselves to transporting to hospital, GP’s surgery, shopping or providing or occasional or emergency service – other schemes are more flexible
01506 654 652

Neighbourhood Networks
Craigshill Good Neighbour Network – 01506 435851 Linlithgow Link Volunteer car service – 01506 845 137 Dedridge Good Neighbour Network – 01506 416 137 Ladywell Neighborhood Network – 01506 437 746 Knightsridge Good Neighbour Network – 01506 439430

Rotary Freedom Car (Linlthgow and Bo’ness)
Wheelcahir accessable car that can be used for day trips etc Only cost is petrol
01506 842 280

Unique Care Solutions
Paid escort service to hospital etc.
42 East Main Street,
Block 1
Unit 3
Blackburn Business Centre
Blackburn
Bathgate
West Lothian EH47 7QU
01506 632 078

Shop mobility
Shop mobility is a scheme, which lends wheelchairs (electric or manual) to people with limited mobility that wish to shop at the Gyle, Almondvale and the Mound. The service is free of charge and a volunteer may be available to accompany you if required. For further information telephone
Edinburgh Mobile Unit 0131 225 9559 Mobile: 07968 325 661
Gyle Tel: 0131 317 1460
Ocean Terminal Tel: 0131 475 9408
Almondvale Tel: 01506 442 744
Falkirk Area Tel: 01324 630 500
Coatbridge Tel: 01236 605 795
Motherwell Tel: 01698 303 199 / 01698 309 467
Stirling Tel: 01786 449 606

West Lothian Council
Marked disabled parking bays contact council customer services:
01506 775 000