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Useful information, contacts, web addresses and tel numbers

Carers of West Lothian have grants currently available to support unpaid carers. These grants have a focus on providing respite opportunities and financial support to carers who need additional help at this time.

Short Breaks Time to Live

Short Breaks, Time to Live is funded by the Scottish Government through Shared Care Scotland to improve the range, choice and availability of short breaks for unpaid carers.

Carers of West Lothian’s Time Out Project is now open and enables carers to access funds and support to help them take short breaks that meet their needs.

The short break doesn’t necessarily have to be a holiday but instead could be about taking part in something the carer really wants to do. The grant can be used to buy gym equipment, a tablet, guitar lessons, crafting items or a pamper day (these are just a few ideas).

Applications are open to all Carers of West Lothian unpaid carers, including parent carers and young carers. Please note, if the grant does not cover the full cost of the activity, it can be used as a contribution towards it.

More information here: https://carers-westlothian.com/short-breaks/

Just a Little Extra Fund

Carers of West Lothian have been awarded funds from the Scottish Government to support carers who are encountering particular and/or immediate financial difficulties at times when they are: most in need and/or are unable to access funding from alternative sources.

This fund will be distributed in the form of an ASDA gift card. These will be in digital and physical formats and can be used in one go or over multiple shopping trips in ASDA.

It is hoped that by using this gift card to buy shopping, it will free up some money to pay other rising household costs such as gas and electricity.

The fund is open to unpaid carers living in West Lothian who are identified to our service as an unpaid carer. Carers of all ages and categories can apply (e.g. Young Adult Carers, Young Carers, Parent Carers etc)

The fund can be used for:

Food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies
Warm winter clothing
Warm bedding
Small kitchen appliances

Covid 19 information and support

NHS inform

NHS 24 tel: 111

Scottish Government Health Advice

West Lothian Voluntary Sector Gateway Community Directory

West Lothian Council Information and Updates

Welfare Fund online form

Local advice/support details

If you live in Fauldhouse contact:
Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Community Development Trust
Tel: 01501 773 699, message Facebook @fauldhousecdt or email: info@fauldhouse.org.uk

If you live in Addiewell and Loganlea contact:
Addiewell and Loganlea Community Group
Tel: 07575 612 440 or email: rosscolea@yahoo.co.uk

If you live in Longridge contact:
Longridge Community Association
Facebook: @LongridgeCA or email: longridgeca@outlook.com

If you live in Stoneyburn and Bents contact:
Stoneyburn and Bents Future Vision Trust
Facebook: @sbfvg, tel: 07399 231 814 or email: sbfvg1@gmail.com

Advice Shop Bathgate

Advice Service
tel: 01506 283 000

The Bridge

Financial wellbeing, counselling and bereavement support
tel: 01506 238 980

Carers of West Lothian

Information, advice and support for all unpaid carers and people with disabilities
tel: 01506 448 000

Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian

Support and advice on a number of different topics
tel: 01506 432 977 or 431 061 (appts)

Dignity Boxes

Donation boxes in the form of toiletries in a variety of communities, small business and larger companies

Eastfield Development Centre

Community building providing anti poverty support, food project (community larder), information, signposting for those struggling

tel: 01501 229 645

The Food Train

Providing vital services to those who are no longer able to manage independently, through age, ill health, frailty or disability
tel: 01506 413 013

HcL Transport

Supported door-through-door transport. Dial-A-Ride for any destination
tel: 01506 633953
Dial-A-Bus – scheduled trips to Livingston Shops
tel: 01506 633336

Home Aid West Lothian

Recycle used furniture and to support members of the West Lothian community who face social and economic exclusion
tel: 01506 652230

Home Start West Lothian

Offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children, in communities throughout West Lothian
tel: 01506 415 755

Kidzeco Kidz Start

Community project with the mission of helping new parents within the community
tel: 01506 815 534/01506 238 283

Living Wage Foundation

Recognises and celebrates the leadership shown by Living Wage employers across the UK
tel: 02070 439 882

Men Matters, Ace Awareness and mental health support

To raise awareness of ACEs and to raise money for more councillors
tel: 07938 159 593

Neil’s Hugs Foundation

Help, understand and give support to families and friends affected by suicide
tel: 07446717501

West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network

Aims to ensure that all West Lothian residents are aware of their financial choices and promotes access to financial advice, financial products and other services, particularly for the most excluded social groups
tel: 01501 771 775

West Lothian Foodbank

Provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK
tel: 01501 229 307