WHAT’S ON
Explore our courses, groups and events
You can scroll through our list of courses, support groups and regular events for carers and young carers listed below.
Most of our listings are drop-ins and regular group meetings and don’t require to be pre-booked, but we also have some courses and events which require you to register through Eventbrite. If you need further information on any of our groups or events please contact us.
Keep an eye on our Latest News page too, for up to date announcements regarding new courses and events.
Regular Support Groups and Drop-ins
Carers Coffee Morning
Weekly
Every Wednesday
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Carers Walking Group
Weekly
Every Wednesday
10.15 – 11am
Sycamore House
Disability Information Drop-in
Weekly
Every Wednesday
1.30 – 3.30pm
Carmondean Library
Dementia Drop-in Support Group
Monthly
Friday 4th October
1st November
6th December
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Mental Health Support Group
Monthly
Monday 7th October
4th November
2nd December
6 – 8pm
Sycamore House
Parent Carer Peer Support Group
Monthly
Tuesday 8th October
12th November
10th December
9.30am – 12.15pm
Sycamore House
Bereavement Support Group
Monthly
Friday 18th October
22nd November
13th December
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Carers Evening Support Group
Monthly
Wednesday
30th October
27th November
6.30 – 8.30pm
Sycamore House
Drop-ins by Appointment only
To contact CoWL for an appointment please call 01506 448000 or email office@carers-westlothian.com. Thank you.
Advice Shop Clinic - Sycamore House
Financial advice for carers
By appointment only – please contact CoWL to arrange
Wednesday
2nd, 16th and 30th October
13th and 27th November
9.30 – 11.30am
Sycamore House
Disability Advice Shop Clinic - Carmondean
Financial advice for people with a disability
By appointment only – please contact CoWL to arrange
Wednesday
2nd, 16th and 30th October
13th and 27th November
1.30 – 4.30pm
Carmondean Library
Carer Massage
20 minute carer massage
By appointment only – please contact CoWL for an appointment
Wednesday 9th October
13th November
11th December
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Power of Attorney Clinic
For carers and people with a disability
By appointment only – please contact CoWL for an appointment
Tuesday 22nd October
19th November
9.30am – 4.30pm
Sycamore House
Young Carers Groups by Referral only
Seniors Group
Young Carers Senior Group
Attendance by referral only
Weekly – Every Tuesday
6.30pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
Juniors Group
Young Carers Junior Group
Attendance by referral only
Weekly – Every Thursday
6.30pm – 8pm
Sycamore House
16+ Group
Attendance by referral only
Last Friday of the month
4pm – 6pm
Sycamore House
Courses, Workshops and Events on Eventbrite
All events below are listed in our Eventbrite pages. Clicking the Event will allow you to register for a place. Please note that places on our courses and workshops can be limited. If you have any issues with registering for an Eventbrite listing please contact CoWL on 01506 448000 or email office@carers-westlothian.com. Thank you.
You can go directly to our full listings on Eventbrite using this link – CoWL Eventbrite
CoWL Eventbrite Calendar
View and select your event, meeting or course by date
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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