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CarersListed 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 e-mail us
at the Help Centre .
| 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. | | 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. | | 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 | through website | | | An attendant service which aims to give carers a break from caring. | | 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. | | Family Fund Trust | Info@familyfund.org.uk | | | For families with severely disabled children under 16; can cover holiday breaks, household equipment and driving lessons. | | 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 | through website | | | Provide care to terminally ill patients at home, in the community and in hospices along with support for their families. | | National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland) | info@.nsfscot.org.uk | | | Support and action for those affected by schizophrenia. | | 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 Society for Autism | aacs@autism-in-scotland.org.uk | | | Seeks to ensure provision of best education, care and support and opportunities for people of all ages with autism in 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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