WHAT’S ON
Explore our courses, groups and events
Scroll through our lists of Courses, Regular Events and Meetings for carers and young carers. The buttons below will take you down the page to the specific events you are looking for.
To enquire about any of our courses or to make an appointment, click on the course info to take you to our Contact page.
Keep an eye on our Latest News page too, for up to date announcements regarding our courses and events.
Courses and workshops
Places are limited on our courses and workshops – please contact CoWL to register your interest or reserve a place
Emotional Resilience
Adapt to stressful situations
Wednesday
3rd, 10th and 17th April
6pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
Basic Foot Care
Foot Care Awareness
Dates to be confirmed
September / October
Times to be confirmed
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
Mindfulness for Relaxation
Effective way to reduce stress
Wednesday
1st, 8th and 15th May
6pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
LCiL Getting it Right for your Child
For parents and guardians of a child with support needs
Thursday
13th and 20th June
10.30am – 12.30pm
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
Parent Transition Course
For parents and guardians of young people with support needs moving into adulthood
Thursday
2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd May
9.30am – 12.30pm
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
First Aid Course
Emergency First Aid
Saturday
11th May
10am – 4pm
Sycamore House
Limited places – contact CoWL to reserve a place
Weekly groups
Carers Coffee Morning
A drop-in coffee morning for carers
Wednesday
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Carers Walking Group
A walking group for carers, suitable for all abilities
Wednesday
10.15am
Sycamore House
Disability Information Drop-in
Drop-in for information, advice and support
Wednesday
11.30am – 1.30pm
The Ability Centre
Monthly groups
Mental Health Support GP
Support for carers of individuals with a mental health condition
Monday
1st April, 3rd June, 1st July
6pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
Evening Support Group
Meet carers in a social group
Wednesday
24th April, 29th May, 26th June
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Sycamore House
Bereavement Support Group
Support group for bereaved carers
Friday
19th April, 24th May, 21st June
10.30am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Dementia Drop-in Support Group
Support for carers of individuals with dementia
Friday
5th April, 3rd May, 7th June
10.00am – 12noon
OT Dept, St John’s Hospital
Clinics
Power of Attorney Clinics
Contact CoWL for an appointment
Tuesday
23rd April, 21st May, 18th June
9.30am – 4.30pm
Sycamore House
Home Energy Clinic
Useful energy and money-saving tips
By appointment only
Wednesday
24th April, 29th May, 26th June
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Advice Shop Clinic - Sycamore House
Financial advice for carers
By appointment only
Wednesday
3rd and 17th April
1st, 15th and 29th May
12th and 26th June
9.30am – 11.30am
Sycamore House
Advice Shop Clinic - Ability Centre
Financial advice for people with a disability
By appointment only
Wednesday
3rd and 17th April
1st, 15th and 29th May
12th and 26th June
1.30pm – 4.30pm
The Ability Centre
Carer Massages
Contact CoWL for an appointment
Wednesday
10th April, 8th May, 12th June
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Young Carers groups
Seniors Group
Young Carers Senior Group
Attendance by referral only
Tuesday
6.30pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
Juniors Group
Young Carers Junior Group
Attendance by referral only
Thursday
6.30pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
16+ Group
Young Carers 16+ Group
Attendance by referral only
Friday
4pm – 6pm
Sycamore House
Events
Carers Week
Getting carers connected in their communities
10th – 16th June
Fork & Field Lunch
Lunch for Carers
Dates to be confirmed
June / September / December
Times to be confirmed
Fork & Field, Mid Calder
CONTACT US
Telephone: 01506 448000
Email: office@carers-westlothian.com
Registered Scottish Charity No. SC019628
Company Limited by Guarantee Company Number SC226434
EXTERNAL QUICK LINKS
St John’s Hospital - 01506 523000
NHS 24 - 111 / Web - NHS UK
Samaritans - 116 123 (Free from landlines and mobiles) / Web - Samaritans
Breathing Space – breathingspace.scot
Childline - 0800 1111 / Web - Childline.org
HELP OUT OF HOURS
West Lothian Council Social Work Services - website WLC Social Work
Out of Hours Emergency Service 01506 281028 / 281029
West Lothian Council main number 01506 280000
West Lothian Council Social Work Services 01506 282252
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