LOCAL DIRECTORY

Any Age

Artlink West Lothian
Community Arts and Disability Organisation.  Developing Arts Projects for people with mental health problems.

20 Goschen Place
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 5JT

Tel: 01506 858353
Tel: 0131 229 3555

Bangour Village Hospital West Lothian NHS Trust
Dechmont
Broxburn                                                                
West Lothian
EH52 1PS

Tel:01506 419666     Bleep 067

Bathgate Social Work Centre
69 Whitburn Road                              
Bathgate
EH48 1HE

Tel: 01506 776700

Blackburn Day Centre
31 East Main Street
Blackburn
West Lothian
EH48 7QR

A local Authority Unit which provides a day service to adults who have a learning disability.  The Unit is open to Clients as follows:

British Red Cross
To provide skilled and impartial care to people in need and in crisis.

Medical loan: To provide short-term loan of wheelchairs, commodes, bed cradles etc.

First Aid: We provide training in first aid and our volunteers provide first aid cover at all types of events in the community.

Transport & Escort and Message & Tracing

Skin Camouflage Service: clinic at St. John's Hospital, Appointment to be made via Linlithgow Office

For more information on services above CLICK HERE

217 High Street                                     
Linlithgow
EH49 7EN

Tel: 01506 844163
Website: www.redcross.org.uk

Broxburn Social Work Centre
Easter Road
Broxburn
EH52 5HN

Tel: 01506 775666

Cinema Group
Currently not meeting but interests still being noted.

Disability West Lothian
Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston
West Lothian

Tel: 01506 774030
Fax: 01506 774038
e-mail: enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk
website: click here 

West Lothian Deaf Forum
Irene Francis (Chairperson)
Disability West Lothian
Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston
EH54

Tel: 01506 774030
Fax: 01506 774038
e-mail: enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk

Dedridge Health Centre – Community Nurses
Nigel Rise  
Dedridge
Livingston

Tel: 01506 414586

Diabetes UK. West Lothian & District
To give advice, help and support to people with Diabetes, their families and friends.

PO Box 12612            
Main Street               
Broxburn
EH52 6ZE

Lesley Muirhead (Adults) Tel: 01506 501065
Gillian Pierce (Children)   Tel: 01506 501394

Disability West Lothian-Information and Advice Service
This project is a free and confidential service giving people with disabilities, families, carers and service providers; local and national information all disability matters.

Disability West Lothian
Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston

Tel: 01506 774030
Fax: 01506 774038
Freephone Line 0800 7831 824 (10.30am-3.00pm)                                                               
e-mail:   enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk

website: http://www.dwl.demon.co.uk

West Lothian Drug & Alcohol Service

	Advice on Alcohol, Tobacco HIV and Sexual Health
	Education workshops for community groups
	Training for workers
	Workshops in schools
	One to One support for people experiencing problems with Drug and/or Alcohol Problems, their friends and family
	Family Support Group
	One to one support for people wishing to stop smoking
	One to one support for young people under 18yrs who are experiencing problems as a result of their Drug or Alcohol use, or as a result of someone else’s use

43 Adelaide Street
Craigshill
Livingston
EH54 5HQ

Tel: 01506 430225

Fax: 01506 441939

e-mail: WLDAS@adelaide48.freeserve.co.uk

For more information:    ENTER HERE

Edinburgh & Lothians Racial Equality Council

To promote racial equality in the Edinburgh and Lothians

14 Forth Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3LH

Contact Rohini Sharma on 0131 556 0441

Enable

To provide opportunities for social contact, for people with Learning and/or Physical Disabilities through Club nights, Lunch clubs and outings

Provide support for their families and carers

Liz Wade (Chairperson)
Tel/Fax: 01506 419578

Newyearfield Farm
Community Centre
Hawk Brae
Ladywell West
Livingston

Epilepsy Centre West Lothian

	Information and advice, Individual support, Day Centre/drop in Centre, Parent Support Group and Youth Group
	Epilepsy Awareness Training
	Epilepsy Awareness Training
	Administration of Rectal Diazepam training
	Field worker
	Craft workshop facility

Contact:- Janet Henderson or Caroline Johnston

Bloom House
10 Main Street
Livingston Village
EH54 7AF

Tel/Fax: 01506 464446
e mail: enquiries@epilepsywestlothian.co.uk

For more information:    ENTER HERE

The West Lothian Laryngectomy Club
A registered charity affiliated to a national organisation for men and women who have had their ‘voice box’ removed. To help adjust to losing your voice, to help your family and friends, to help return to society, work and livi49.

Meetings are held to enjoy companionship by organising functions and outings. Create funds by raffles and sponsorship, share our problems and lots more. Such as some purchase of equipment, speech aids, offer help in our ENT wards and ENT department in any way that we can plus help our ENT consultant too in this fight against throat cancers and lots more.   Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month in the parent-craft room at St John’s Hospital 7.30-9.15pm.

Contact: Tom Stewart (Club Secretary)

              35 Cedar Crescent
              Whitburn
              West Lothian
              EH47 8LN

  Tel: 01501 742648

West Lothian Learning Disability Team
Community nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Speech & Language therapy and Art therapy

Asses and treat clients with learning disabilities regarding health needs and/or needs & problems due to learning disability

Offer advice and support.   Referral to appropriate team member

Suite  4
Sheil House
Sheil Place
Craigshill
Livingston
EH54 5EH

Enquiries to the Team Secretary on  01506 433384        Fax:    01506 443975

LINK

PO BOX 1883
West Calder
EH55 8WB  

Phone......... 01506 871238/873650

Email………….. lynne.mckeag@btinternet.com or gracek@cwcom.net

Website…….. www.linksupport.wl.btinternet.co.uk

Link is a parent lead support group for parents/carers of children with special needs.  This group meet on the 1^st Monday of every month from 12.15pm – 2.15pm.

Livingston Disabled Persons Club
Disabled people meeting every Wednesday Evening, for Social Evenings, Entertainment and Outings

                                                   
Tel: 01506 413252    Between  9am  - 12am and 7pm – 9pm
                                                                                                                                                            

Livingston Social Work Centre
Cheviot House
Owen Square
Livingston
EH54 6PW

Tel: 01506 777777

Lothian Centre for Integrated Living
Provides services to anyone who defines themselves as disabled in West Lothian as well as Mid Lothian and Edinburgh.  Range of services includes Support advice, training on Independent Living, Payroll services for disabled people choosing to employ their own staff, Counselling services for disabled people provided by disabled people.  All services have a provision to work with people in West Lothian.

email:    LCIL@lothiancil.demon.co.uk

Website:    www.lothiancil.org.uk 

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Finding a cure for all neuromuscular diseases, fundraising and helping cope with illness.

Contact:-  Jeff Wight                        
                54 Loch Trool Way
                Whitburn
                EH47 0RL

Tel: 01501 743266

Websites:   www.gla.ac.uk/muscle

                        www.muscular-dystrophy.org

Myasthenia Gravis Association (MGA)
Supports research into the management and cure of Myasthenia Gravis. Provides a national support network. Increases public and medical awareness. Local support groups give members and their families an opportunity to meet and advise patients and professionals. The head office provides a comprehensive information service and regional care co-ordinators meet and advise patients and professionals.

NACC National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s
Meets every two months, on a Thursday, in the common room at St John’s.

Contact: Donald McDonald
             St John’s Hospital
             Howden
             Livingston
             West Lothian
              EH54 6PP

Tel: 01506 419666 Ext. 2490

NASS West Lothian (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
Physiotherapy classes run under supervision of Hospital staff at St John’s Hospital on Monday nights at 5.30pm. These consist of hydrotherapy sessions in the pool and exercise sessions in the gymnasium. These sessions are open to any sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Fees payable per week are £4.00 or £2.00 for unemployed or pensioners

2 Willow Park
Fauldhouse
West Lothian
EH47 9HN

Murray Brown    Tel: 01501 770196

Robert Dyet      Tel: 01501 751173

The West Lothian National Osteoporosis Support Group
Meets at St John’s Hospital Livingston, Tuesdays 7-9pm

Tel: 0131 333 1770

Tel: 01506 843653

PEER Counselling
A confidential one-to-one service provided by disabled people for disabled people.

Tue and Thu at Disability West Lothian offices 10.00am-3.30pm. last appointment 2.00pm

Hazel or Jane                          
Lothian Centre for Integrated Living            
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY

Tel/Minicom: 0131 475 2350 (24hr Answerphone)

OR:

Disability West Lothian
Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston

Tel: 01506 774030

e-mail: enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk

PUSH (Prosthetic Users Self Help Group)
A charity for people with artificial limbs, predominantly lower limbs, of any age group.
Self help group meets at Trefoil House, Gogar Bank, Hermiston, Edinburgh on the 1st Tuesday of every month form 7.30pm to 9.00pm except for January and July.

Riding for the Disabled
Holmes Riding Stables Tue, Wed & Thu.

Contact either:

Mrs K Dennison
Holmes Riding Stables
Blackburn House Farm
Blackburn
West Lothian
EH47 7AQ

Tel : 01506 636556                                         

Or:                                                                                                                                                 West Lothian Group (on application)
Mrs L Kerr
76 Millgate
Winchburgh
West Lothian
EH52 6UB

Splash Club
Swimming for all ages and abilities
Wednesdays 8.00 – 9.00pm.

Broxburn Swimming Pool
East Main Street
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH52 5EQ

St John’s Macmillan Centre
Provide Palliative day care. For people with cancer and other life threatening illness

Groups for relaxation and art therapy, also carer groups

St John’s Hospital at Howden
Howden Road West
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP

Tel: 01506 422753

Talking Newspapers for the Blind – Boomerang
Boomerang West Lothian’s weekly talking newspaper is free and post-free to registered blind/partially sighted persons.

National newspapers are available from TNAUK (Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom). For this service a fee is payable.

Visually Impaired Social Club – Bathgate
Meets every Thursday 1.00-3.00pm, Bathgate British Legion, (not during July or August)

12 Hillside Crescent           

Edinburgh                         

EH7 5DZ

West Calder Day Centres
West Calder Medical Practice
Dr C Brook
Dickson Street   
West Calder
EH55 8HB

Tel: 01506 871403 or Gwen Gilham on 01506 872786

Social activities for the elderly (over 65)

W.O.R.D.S (West Lothian Opportunity for  Recreation for Dysphasia Sufferers)
To provide recreational opportunities for dysphasic people, and their carers, resident in West Lothian, who have been referred to WORDS by the speech therapy department at St John’s Hospital. Weekly meetings are held at Braid House Day Centre on Thursdays from 1.30-3.30pm providing games and other activities. Occasional outings are also enjoyed.

West Lothian Access Committee
Can provide information and advice on access matters in West Lothian, and grants of up to £1000 to enable minor adaptations to buildings.

Disability West Lothian
Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston

Tel: 01506 774030

Answerphone/Fax:- 01506 774038

e-mail: enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk

West Lothian Advice Shop
9/12 Waverley Street
Bathgate

Tel:  01506 776444

West Lothian Council Sports Unit
Local Government Sports Development
Jim Mcluskie
Balbardie Park
Torphichen Road
Bathgate
EH48 4LA

Tel: 01506 776185

West Lothian Mental Health Advocacy Project
St John’s Hospital
Ward 16/17
Howden
Livingston

Tel: 01506 419666 ext 4574

Fax: 01506 416484

email: advocacy@btinternet.com

For more information:    Enter Here

West Lothian Users Forum
An informal gathering for discussion of issues pertinent to mental health, regular guest speakers and discussions of local and national issues.

Expenses are met and refreshments provided.

1st and 3rd Saturday monthly 12.00-3.00pm at Acredale House, Mid Street, Bathgate.

St John’s Hospital
Ward 16/17
Howden
Livingston

Tel: 01506 419666 ext 4574

Fax: 01506 416484

email: advocacy@btinternet.com

YAPP&Rs Scotland
(Young Alert Parkinson’s Partners & Relatives)

Puts people with early onset of Parkinson’s Disease in contact with each other through newsletters and also meetings held, normally, three times a year at different venues, normally Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. YAPP&Rs Scotland is just one of a number of such groups nationwide. They provide help, advice and information. There is a Magazine,  YAPMAG and websites

Websites:    www.yappars-parkinsons.org.uk

                   www.youngonset-parkinsons.org.uk

Adults

Activity Group For Disabled Adults (AGDA)
Social Group meets 2^nd Thursday of each Month  7-9pm

Mrs Gail Henderson
C/O Armadale Community Centre
North Street
Armadale

Tel: 01501 730708

Ability Day Services
To provide a day service for adults, between 16 & 65, who have a physical disability.

Ability Centre
Carmondean           
Livingston

Marlyn Young (Unit Manager)

Tel: 01506 774066

Fax: 01506 774063

For more information    ENTER HERE or to email direct CLICK HERE

Alzheimer’s Disease
(also Support Group for people with Dementia)

Acredale House 
Mid Street 
Bathgate

Tel: 01506 634288

Arthritis Care (Bathgate)
To arrange social functions and local monthly meetings of members.  The organisation has branches throughout the UK.

Livingston Arthritis Support Group
To give support to people with arthritis by means of, social and educational meetings.  Also arrange outings.

Mrs A Shields
10 Falcon Brae
Ladywell
Livingston

Blackburn Day Centre
Local Authority unit which provides a day service to adults who have a learning difficulty.

Contact: Margaret Duncan, Pauline Lewis or Catherine Lewis.
31 East Main Street
Blackburn
West Lothian
EH47 7QR 

Tel: 01506 653081 
  
Fax: 01506 654174

West Lothian Hard of Hearing Club
A club where Deaf or Hard of Hearing people can meet socially, to learn of aids and other technological advances to assist them in their disability.   A place to meet others who are deaf like them. We also have various other visiting groups with slide shows and talks on a variety of subjects.

Bathgate Community Centre
Marjoribanks Street
                    
Tel: 01506 654487 

William Falconer (secretary)
Tel:- 01501 731636
Fax/Ans: 01501 733725
e-mail: Billy@McGill47.freeserve.co.uk 

St. John's MacMilllan Centre
St.John's Hospital
Howden
LIVINGSTON
EH54 6PP

Contact: 01506 422753 or Nettie Hay on 01506 655782

Provide Palliative day-care.  Groups for relaxation and art therapy, carer groups do not operate at present but individual support is offered.

Lothian Repetitive Strain Injury Support Group
To provide support for people suffering from RSI

To create awareness of the causes of RSI

To provide information on treatments for RSI

Local: 36 King Street
          Bathgate
         EH48 1AX

Lothian TUCRC 
Basement
26 Albany Street                     
Edinburgh                              
EH1 3QH
 
Contact: Jim Swan 

Tel:  0131 556 7318

e-mail:  ltucrc@freewire.net 

West Lothian Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Self-Help 
(MESH) Group
To provide information, Friendship and support to all M.E. sufferers in the West Lothian area; also to ensure no M.E. sufferer is left feeling totally alone.  To campaign for a dedicated M.E. clinic in West Lothian, where patients can be diagnosed and some of their symptoms, at least, can be treated.

SOLAS (HIV Information and Support Centre)
Provide Information and support to sufferers. Also Alternative therapies, Counselling, Welfare rights, Café, Support groups , Housing advice, Childcare, Buddy service and Arts Project.

2-4 Abbeymoumt                      
Edinburgh
EH8 8EJ

Tel: 0131 661 0982

SPEAKEASY    (Counselling and support service)
Counselling and support service for 12-25yr olds, also for parents and guardians of young people.

Over 18 years - 25 years
If they come under Council priority, for example: homeless, social work involvement etc

44 Adelaide Street
Craigshill
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 5HQ

Tel:    01506 430718        Freephone:    0800 220 424

email:    speakeasy.counselling@btinternet.com 

Carers

ABICAS (Acquired Brain Injury Care And Support)
ABICAS is a new support group for people who care for someone with a brain injury.

It was founded by Anne McIvor, and aims to meet monthly, so that carers can share their views and find support. It also aims to raise awareness and highlight needs to service providers. Anne would like to hear from anyone caring for someone with a brain injury.

Anne McIvor
ABICAS
28 Gareloch Way                                   
Whitburn  
EH47 0RS

Tel: 01501 740483

e-mail: anne@abicas.co.uk

Beatlie School Parent Staff Association

Is a group for parents of young people with disabilities who attend the Beatlie School The children who attend the school have disabilities and severe and complex needs. Their ages range from 0-16 years old.
Recently the Parent Staff Association have carried out a ‘Respite Survey’ looking at the needs of 3 – 16 year olds.

Karen Millar
C/O Parent Staff Association              
Beatlie School Campus
The Mall
Almond Road East
Livingston
EH54 5EJ

Tel: 01506 414717

Carers of West Lothian
A carer led organisation, which campaigns for carers in West Lothian.  They offer information and advice, can refer carers to other agencies and provide support to Carers Groups. They also help set up local carers projects.

Contact:- Rob Warren or Mary Denise McKernan

24 West Main Street                      
Uphall                                         
EH52 5DW     

Tel: 01506 858841

Fax: 01506 858882                                    

e-mail: office@wlothian.carers.net
Website:  www.carers-westlothian.com

Holistic Care for Carers

Free service provided by qualified therapists.

Are you stressed, tired or sore?  Are you a carer?  If so, you can apply for an individual session of massage or an aromatherapy relaxation session.  The sessions will take place at Bloom House, Livingston Village and are available from mid April.  Bookings are now being taken by Julie Houston at Carers of West Lothian.

Apply now to:

Carers of West Lothian
The Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre
24 West Main Street
Uphall
EH52 5DW

  01506 858841

Craigshill Good Neighbour Network
Craigsfarm                                     
Maree Walk
Livingston

Tel:  01506 419578

For more information:    Enter Here

Carmondean & Deans Cares
Fiona Wilson                                       
Deans Community House
105 Huntly Avenue
Deans
Livingston

Tel: 01506 414924

Crossroads (West Lothian)
Short breaks for carers of a few hours duration

17 East Main Street                          
Whitburn                                           
West Lothian
EH47 0RA

Tel: 01501 742944

Fax: 01506 742639

e-mail: CrossCare@whsmithnet.co.uk

For more information:    ENTER HERE

Dedridge Good Neighbour Network
A local voluntary organisation, which provides a comprehensive care, scheme through a voluntary network.  The aim is to identify needs and provide a co-ordinated approach to Community Care.

C/O The Lanthorn Community Centre        
Kenilworth Rise
Dedridge
Livingston
EH54 6JJ

Tel: 01506 416137

For more information    ENTER HERE

Knightsridge Neighbourhood Network
Aims to promote social welfare through the provision of good neighbours; to provide information, advice and practical or emotional support to anyone in the community who may be isolated or experiencing difficulties. Also includes an advocacy service and a furniture-recycling scheme.

Community house               
23 Graham Way  
Knightsridge
Livingston

Tel: 01506 439430

Website: www.neighbourhoodhouse.org.uk

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
EH54 6EE

Tel: 01506 437746

For more information:    ENTER HERE

Linlithgow Handicapped Families Group
Meets alternate Mondays.

Janette Mitchelle       

Tel: 01506 844809

WIN (West Lothian Inclusion Network)
A group started by parents of school leavers and young people who are disabled. The group is committed to working towards improved choices in our community for school leavers.

They have found that there are few choices available to young people who are disabled and believe that they should have the same opportunities as others. They aim to listen to young people and their families and campaign for change.

Equipment

Community Equipment Store
(West Lothian Council / West Lothian Healthcare NHS Trust)

A council run jointly funded organisation. To issue equipment to aid independence in the community and to allow individuals to be nursed at home. 
Access to the equipment is through professional assessment. This is typically staff based at a Health Centre or Social Work Centre. For simple OT Equipment a scheme exists for self-assessment. This can be accessed from any Social Work Department or Council Information Office.

Further information can be obtained from Jim Cosgrove, Stores Manager, or any of the stores staff.

St Johns Hospital                      
Howden Road west