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 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
Support group for carers looking after someone with dementia at home
Monthly – Friday
6th March
3rd April
1st May
10am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Mental Health Support Group
Support for carers of individuals with a mental health condition
Monthly – Monday
2nd March
6th April
No group in May
6 – 8pm
Sycamore House
Parent Carer Peer Support Group
Parent carer peer support
Monthly – Tuesday
Call for dates
9.30am – 12.15pm
Sycamore House
Bereavement Support Group
Bereavement support group for carers and former carers in West Lothian
Monthly – Friday
21st February
20th March
17th April
22nd May
10.30am – 12noon
Sycamore House
Carers Evening Support Group
Meet monthly with other carers, share experiences and make new friends
Monthly – Wednesday
26th February
25th March
29th April
27th May
6.30 – 8.30pm
Sycamore House
Bathgate Social Group
Social group for disabled adults looking to get out and meet people
Monthly – 3rd Tuesday of each month
6 – 7.30pm
Bathgate Partnership Centre
Livingston Social Group
Social group for disabled adults looking to get out and meet people
Monthly – 4th Tuesday of each month
10.30am – 12 noon
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
26th February
11th & 25th March
8th & 22nd April
6th & 20th May
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
26th February
11th & 25th March
8th & 22nd April
6th & 20th May
1.30 – 3.30pm
Carmondean Library
Carer Massage
20 minute carer massage
By appointment only – please contact CoWL for an appointment
Wednesday
11th March
8th April
13th May
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
18th February
24th March
21st April
19th May
9.30am – 4.30pm
Sycamore House
CoWL Connects in Armadale
Cuppa and a Chat
A drop-in coffee morning for carers and disabled adults in Armadale
Thursday
26th February
5th & 19th March
2nd & 16th April
7th & 21st May
10am – 12noon
Colinshiels Court
Information Drop-in
Drop-in information, advice and support for carers and disabled adults in Armadale
Thursday
12th March
9th April
14th May
10am – 12noon
Colinshiels Court
Hearing Loss Session
How to manage hearing loss, delivered by Hearing Loss Scotland
Thursday
26th March
10am – 12noon
Colinshiels Court
Basic Footcare Session
How to manage yours, or someone else’s, footcare, delivered by NHS Podiatry
Thursday
23rd April
10am – 12noon
Colinshiels Court
Diabetes Information and Awareness Session
How to avoid, manage and live well with diabetes, delivered by WL Diabetes Scotland
Thursday
28th May
10am – 12noon
Colinshiels Court
Monthly Courses and Events
LCiL Think Out Loud for Parent Carers
Tuesday 3rd March
10.45am – 1.30pm
Sycamore House
First Aid for Carers - CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 21st March
10am – 4pm
Sycamore House
CoWL at the Movies
Friday 3rd April
6.30pm
Sycamore House
Make & Take Communi-Tea Party Social Night
Friday 22nd May
6pm – 7.30pm
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
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CONTACT US
Open Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
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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