{"id":295,"date":"2024-10-18T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/carers-of-west-lothian\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:07:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T10:07:46","slug":"carers-of-west-lothian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/carers-of-west-lothian\/","title":{"rendered":"Carers of West Lothian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) is a well-established local charity offering information, advice and support to all unpaid carers and disabled people living in West Lothian..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was started in 1990 by a small group of people, themselves carers, who recognised the need carers had for information and support so they used their own experience to set up a service to support carers like themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we offer a range of services developed to achieve positive outcomes so carers and disabled people are supported and empowered to live a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carers of West Lothian, Tea and Chat\" class=\"wp-image-510\" style=\"width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/cowl-trip-tea-5-1520x1140.jpg 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-afaacd5c\">\n\n<p>We are here to provide information, advice, and a listening ear whenever you want to talk. We provide one to one and group support to help you to manage your own health and wellbeing alongside your caring role.<br><br><strong>We offer a wide range of services, advice and support, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emotional support \u2013 face to face, telephone and online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellbeing events inc. complimentary therapies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social groups, events, and outings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer support groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training opportunities and workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial wellbeing inc. benefits advice and income maximisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal support \u2013 Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Wills etc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information and advice inc. on services and supports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signposting and referrals to other services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to have a say on local services and information on you rights as a carer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-Directed Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning for emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks from caring &#8211; Short Breaks funds, community passes and Respitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bereavement Support Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/Barge-Trip.jpeg\" alt=\"Carers of West Lothian Barge Trip\" class=\"wp-image-509\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/Barge-Trip.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/Barge-Trip-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/supportingcarers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/10\/Barge-Trip-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up to date by signing up to our quarterly newsletter and online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CarersofWestLothian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.facebook.com\/CarersofWestLothian\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carers-westlothian.com\">www.carers-westlothian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide support Monday &#8211; Friday 9am-5pm.&nbsp; This can be by telephone, online or in-person. If you would like to come in, please call to ensure someone is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 01506 448000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:office@carers-westlothian.com\">office@carers-westlothian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Address: Sycamore House, Quarrywood Court, Livingston, EH54 6AX<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note, some of our groups, clinics and events are run online or hybrid (a blend of online and in-person).&nbsp; Please get in touch or see our website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Membership<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a membership organisation and our constitution states that any person who registers as a service user can also become a member of the charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the link for more information and to complete our online membership form: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/6TFm4uVWEz\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/6TFm4uVWEz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you told your GP, education establishment or employer you\u2019re an unpaid carer? This is a personal choice but by telling them, they will be in a better position to support you should you need it and to provide advice and information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carers of West Lothian (CoWL) is a well-established local charity offering information, advice and support to all unpaid carers and disabled people living in West Lothian.. 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