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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 e-mail us at the Help Centre .

Abbeyfield ScotlandYou can e-mail this person info@abbeyfield-scotland.com 
Retirement housing, for the elderly providing independence, companionship, security and community inclusion.
Alzheimer ScotlandYou can e-mail this person alzheimer@alzscot.org 
Scottish leading dementia charity. Information, support and helpline.
Carers DirectYou can e-mail this person 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 LothianYou can e-mail this person 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 ScotlandYou can e-mail this person info@carerscotland.org 
Support for Carers, information and literature.
Challenger Children's FundYou can e-mail this person 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 ScotlandYou can e-mail this person 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 ServiceYou can e-mail this person 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 FamilyYou can e-mail this person info@cafamily.org.uk 
UK-wide charity provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
CrossReachYou can e-mail this person info@crossreach.org.uk 
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
Crossroads Caring ScotlandYou can e-mail this person through website 
An attendant service which aims to give carers a break from caring.
Dementia Helpline ScotlandYou can e-mail this person alzheimer@alzscot.org 
The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned.
Down's Syndrome ScotlandYou can e-mail this person info@dsscotland.org.uk 
Membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life for everyone with Down's syndrome in Scotland.
Family Fund TrustYou can e-mail this person Info@familyfund.org.uk 
For families with severely disabled children under 16; can cover holiday breaks, household equipment and driving lessons.
Linlithgow LinkYou can e-mail this person 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 CareYou can e-mail this person 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)You can e-mail this person info@.nsfscot.org.uk 
Support and action for those affected by schizophrenia.
Princess Royal Trust for CarersYou can e-mail this person 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 AutismYou can e-mail this person 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) PrayerlineYou can e-mail this person 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 StoreYou can e-mail this person 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 BranchYou can e-mail this person office@carers-westlothian.com 
Organisation for young carers and their needs - part of Carers of West Lothian.

Disclaimer: Please note that this list was compiled in good faith, however some changes may have occurred since we last updated our files. Whilst the Help Centre makes reasonable efforts to include and up-date information on this website, it does not make any representation as to its accuracy or completeness. Those involved in creating and delivering this website's contents are not liable for any damages arising from use of this site.

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