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Carers Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and support for/about carers and caring. Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others. For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available email us at info@helpcentre.org.uk. Abbeyfield Scotland info@abbeyfield-scotland.com   Retirement housing, for the elderly providing independence, companionship, security and community inclusion. Alzheimer Scotland alzheimer@alzscot.org   Scottish leading dementia charity. Information, support and helpline. British Red Cross information@redcross.org.uk   As well as Refugee Services there is support in the UK. In various local areas this may include Care in the Home, hire of wheelchairs , help with transport and home support for people aged 16-64 who have a physical disability. Carers Direct CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk   Information, advice and support for carers operated by the NHS. It includes a guide to caring: financial and legal advice, guidance for young carers; work and study information; finding local support groups and services; advice on keeping healthy. Carers of West Lothian office@carers-westlothian.com   A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets. Carers Scotland info@carerscotland.org   Support for Carers, information and literature. Challenger Children's Fund Wendy.dunn@ecas-edinburgh.org   Grants to children under the age of 18 with a physical disability, resident in Scotland. For clothing, holidays, etc. Coalition of Carers in Scotland coalition@carersnet.org   The Coalition of carers in Scotland is an information network designed for carers, carer groups and organisations, and for people working with carers. Community Laundry Service info@helpcentre.org.uk   Service providing laundering and delivery of sheets to people with medical conditions who are living at home and who require help. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre info@helpcentre.org.uk. Contact a Family info@cafamily.org.uk   UK-wide charity provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. CrossReach info@crossreach.org.uk   Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland. Crossroads Caring Scotland   An attendant service which aims to give carers a break from caring. Email available through website. Dementia Helpline Scotland alzheimer@alzscot.org   The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned. Down's Syndrome Scotland info@dsscotland.org.uk   Membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life for everyone with Down's syndrome in Scotland. Every eight hours   Provides information about spina cord injury, case studies, video testimonies and an online quiz. Family Fund info@familyfund.org.uk   Independent grant-giving organisation helping low-income families caring for a severely disabled child. General Social Care Council (GSCC)   General Social Care Council (GSCC) is the regulator of the social work profession and social work education in England. They protect the public by requiring high standards of education, conduct and practice of all social workers.Email available through website. Linlithgow Link co-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk   Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly. Marie Curie Cancer Care   Provide care to terminally ill patients at home, in the community and in hospices along with support for their families.Email available through website. NHS Choices   Run by the National Health Service to meet health information needs of the general public in England. Princess Royal Trust for Carers infoscotland@carers.org   The Trust exists to make it easier for carers to cope by providing information, support and practical help to carers. Alternate e-mail info@carers.org Scottish Autism   Helps those diagnosed with autism to lead full and enriched lives and become valuable members of the community they live in. Foremer name Scottish Society for Autism. Email available through website. Support in Mind Scotland info@supportinmindscotland.org.uk   Information, advice and support for those affected people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters. Support in Mind Scotland - new operational name for National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline prayerline@ucb.co.uk   Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life. West Lothian Community Equipment Store ces@westlothian.gov.uk   A number of adaptations and aids are available for people in West Lothian who are disabled or require extra help around their homes. Young Carers Branch office@carers-westlothian.com   Organisation for young carers and their needs - part of Carers of West Lothian.

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