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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 Society of Scotland	http://www.scotland.abbeyfield.com/contact.htm
Retirement housing, for the elderly providing independence, companionship, security and community inclusion.
Action for ME	admin@afme.org.uk
Provides information and support to people affected by M.E.
Action For Sick Children Scotland	http://www.actionforsickchildren.org/contact.html
Promoting quality healthcare for children in Scotland. Supports sick children and their families.
Adult Education
Free help for Adults who want to gain confidence in writing, spelling, reading and communication. For information about Adult Education Opportunities access West Lothian Council's website and look under A within the A - Z services section.
Advicenow	info@advicenow.org.uk
Website which provides information on rights and legal issues summarised from 200 websites. Applies to England and Wales only.
After Adoption	information@afteradoption.org.uk
Telephone helplines and online enquiry service to help anyone affected by adoption. Links to other agencies covering adoption.
Age Concern Scotland	Enquiries@ascot.org.uk
Works to help make lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable.
Air Training Corps No.439 Squadron	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Provides training, flying, gliding, adventure training. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Al - Anon Information Centre	alanonuk@aol.com
Information and helpline for people affected by someone's alcoholic drink problem.
Alcohol Focus Scotland	enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
National voluntary organisation for alcohol issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous	aanewcomer@runbox.com
Through fellowship meetings aims to create a satisfactory way of life without alcohol.
Alzheimer Scotland	alzheimer@alzscot.org
Scottish leading dementia charity. Information, support and helpline.
Anti-bullying network	abn@education.ed.ac.uk
Find out how to tackle bullying, where to go for advice.
Apetito - Home Meals Service	info@wiltshirefarmfoods.co.uk
Ready meals delivered to your door. Meals are frozen. This service replaces that of 'Meals on Wheels'.
Ark Housing Association Ltd. Scotland	admin@arkha.org.uk
Provision of housing, support, etc. for those with learning difficulties.
Army Cadet Force	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Training, adventure etc. for boys and girls 12 - 18.5 years of age. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
ASH Action on Smoking and Health	ashscotland@ashscotland.org.uk
Leading voluntary organisation tackling tobacco abuse. Advice on stopping smoking.
Association of Young People with ME (AYME)	info@ayme.org.uk
For young people between 5 and 25 with ME. Provides support, advice and information to young people with ME and their families and friends.
Asthma UK Scotland	info@asthma.org.uk
Dedicated to improving the health and well being of people with asthma. Gives advice on triggers and causes, how to help to prevent asthma attacks.
Avert	info@avert.org
International HIV and AIDS charity based in the UK. Information and help available through their website; links to helplines, resources and other organisations.
beat (beating eating disorders)	help@b-eat.co.uk
UK Eating Disorders charity providing information, help and links to other organisations.
BEMIS - Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland	mail@bemis.org.uk
The Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland organisation provides collective voice, advice and information.
Bethany Christian Trust	info@ bethanychristiantrust.com
Helping the homeless back into society.
Big Print (National Weekly Newspaper)	tbuckley@big-print.co.uk
A weekly paper posted to your door. Includes radio and TV listings, sport etc.
Boomerang Talking Newspaper (West Lothian)
Weekly cassette publication, free to all visually impaired people in West Lothian. Details of this organisations may be obtained from West Lothian Council's website by using the name in the search facility.
Boys' Brigade Company	wst@boys-brigade.org.uk.
Christian Youth Organisation.
Breast Cancer Care	web@breastcancercare.org.uk
Offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer.
Breathing Space	info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Service for people with low moods or depression, unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to.
British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF)	mail@baaf.org.uk
BAAF leading UK charity working for children separated from their birth families.
British Telecom Guide for Disabled People	http://bt.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/bt.cfg/php/enduser/cci/bt_contact.php
Information about service accessibility
C.A.R.E. (Christian Action Research and Education)	communications@care.org.uk
Gives advice on counselling, provides helplines and campaigns on Christian ethics.
Caledonian Youth	Information@caledoniayouth.org
Family planning, sexual health, pregnancy counselling, and abortion counselling for the under 25s.
Calibre Cassette Library	name@calibre.org.uk
A UK charity which provides free cassette recordings of thousands of books for blind or print disabled.
Cancer Research UK	http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/aboutus/contactus/
Charity dedicated to cancer research.
Cancer Support Linlithgow	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Supplies information to support anyone affected by Cancer. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Cancerbackup	http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Contactus
Helping people live with cancer. Offers information, practical advice and support. Specialist cancer nurses on helpline.
Capability Scotland	ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk
National disability information and advice service. Has a database called Fund-Finder.
Care Commission	web.enquiries@carecommission.com
Have registers of residential care homes and other care facilities in Scotland. Makes inspections and investigates complaints.
Care for the Family	jacqui.foggitt@cff.org.uk
Christian charity promoting strong family life through counselling, advice, seminars, written responses to letters, and supplying resource material.
CARELINKuk	carelinkuk@care.org.uk
Searchable web-based directory of caring services in the UK.
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	information@carerscotland.org
Support for Carers, information and literature.
Castle Craig Hospital	enquiries@castlecraig.co.uk
Residential centre for drug therapy.
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.
Chest Heart and Stroke Advice Line	adviceline@chss.org.uk
Specialist nurse on line. Also charity offers advice, practical help and a wide range of information booklets etc.
Child Accident Prevention Trust	safe@capt.org.uk
Publishes leaflets and booklets, posters etc.
Child Bereavement Trust	enquiries@childbereavement.org.uk
Helps grieving families and children cope with loss. Support line, resource material, extensive links.
Child Support Agency	csa-nel@childsupportagency.gsi.gov.uk
Information and estimates on child maintenance assessment. National Helpline.
Childcare Information Service
Has information about types of registered childcare available in your area e.g. childminders, out of school care, play groups, private nurseries and wrap around care.
Childcare Link	childcarelink@opp-links.org.uk
Information on what to look for in choosing a childminder, playgroup, nursery etc. Information regarding West Lothian Childcare Information Services (CHIS) and other areas, can be accessed from the Childcare Link website.
Childline Scotland	scotland@childline.org.uk
Counselling centre for children and young people suffering problems e.g. bullying, sexual and physical abuse. Has a Helpline and supplies links to other agencies.
Children First	info@children1st.org.uk
Supports families under stress. Listens to children. Promotes children's rights and interests.
Children in Scotland	info@childreninscotland.org.uk
National organisation for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with families and children.
Children's Hospice Association Scotland (C.H.A.S.)	info@chas.org.uk
Provides holiday breaks for children with life threatening conditions, respite care, crisis care, terminal care and home support.
Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland)	office@cfhscotland.org.uk
Ecumenical lay Christian group offering individual and group support through the ministry of healing.
Christian Marriage Ministries	cmmnatad@aol.com
Organises weekends which encourage couples to take time out to concentrate on one another and their marriage (some also suitable for engaged couples).
Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service	info@ccpas.co.uk
Provides advice with regard to child abuse and protection.
Citizens Advice Bureaux Service in Scotland
Provide assistance with legal problems, including debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal etc. Email address on main site but not for contacting them re problems, however check local office info.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)	info@clapa.fsnet.co.uk
UK-wide voluntary organisation specifically helping those with and affected by cleft lip and palate.
Coalition of Carers in Scotland	jon@carers.net
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.
Compassionate Friends	info@tcf.org.uk
Support and friendship for bereaved parents and their families by those similarly bereaved.
Contact a Family Scotland	scotland@cafamily.org.uk
Helping families in Scotland who care for children with any disability or special need.
Contact the Elderly	val@contact-the-elderly.org
Voluntary service offering friendship and a monthly outing to lonely, elderly people.
Council for Disabled Children	cdc@ncb.org.uk
Provides an information and advice service on all matters relating to disability, children and their families.
Couple Counselling Scotland	enqiries@ couplecounselling.org
Information on local marriage counselling services for people having difficulties in intimate relationships.
Crossline Central	enquiries@crosslinecentral.org
Emergency helpline and counselling service available in Scotland. Website provides links to other helpful agencies.
CrossReach	info@crossreach.org.uk
Care Services available to all run by the Church of Scotland.
CROSSROADS Caring for Carers (Scotland)	enquiries@crossroads-scotland.co.uk
An attendant service which aims to give carers a break from caring.
CROSSROADS Caring for Carers (West Lothian)	crossroads@hotmail.co.uk
An attendant service which aims to give carers a break from caring.
Cruse Bereavement Care	helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Offers free information and advice, support and counselling to anyone who has been affected by a death.
Cue and Review Recording Service	information@cueandreview.org.uk
Scottish registered charity that transcribes twenty two print magazines and newspapers into audio formats for the benefit of visually-and-reading-impaired people. Provide titles for everyone, but especially for young people.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust	mmoore@cftrust.org.uk
Branches and groups throughout the UK to provide support and advice for those affected by CF, and their carers.
Deaf Action	admin@escotdeafsoc.demon.co.uk
Support, counselling and advice to deaf and hard of hearing.
Dementia Helpline Scotland	alzheimer@alzscot.org
The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned.
Depression Alliance	information@depressionalliance.org
Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide.
Depression Alliance Scotland	info@dascot.org
Depression Alliance Scotland Provides information and advice about all types of depression. Helpline available - also has a Young Person's Guide.
Diabetes UK (formerly British Diabetic Association)	info@diabetes.org.uk
Information and support for diabetics.
Disability West Lothian Information Service	enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk/
For all those in West Lothian with disabilities, their families and carers.
Disability West Lothian Transport	enquiries@dwl.demon.co.uk/
Community transport for the disabled in specially adapted minibuses.
Domestic Abuse - National	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Help for those suffering domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse - West Lothian Council
Help for those suffering domestic abuse.
Doorstep Selling Warning leaflets	correspond@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Consumers guide.
Dove Christian Counselling	info@dove.uk.net
Provideds non-judgmental counselling. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
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.
E.C.A.S. Equality Choice Action Support	wendy.dunn@ecas-edinburgh.org
Grants may be given to any person in Lothian who is significantly disabled, a long-term sufferer of certain conditions.
EARS West Lothian	westlothian@ears-advocacy.org.uk
Independent advocates work with older people to enable and help them to access services, rights and benefits in Lothian.
ENABLE	enable@enable.org.uk
Society for the Mentally Handicapped.
Enquire	enquire@childreninscotland.org.uk
The Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning / special educational needs.
Environmental issues - West Lothian Council
Matters concerning: atmospheric pollution, enquiries about unauthorised development, dangerous buildings, dog warden service, Linlithgow Loch, noise, pest control service. For information about environmental issues and organisations access West Lothian Council's website and look under E within the A - Z services section.
Epilepsy West Lothian	enquiries@epilepsywestlothian.co.uk
Fieldworkers, Supported Day & Community Activities, Youth Group, Support Group, Information.
Equal Opportunities Commission	info@eoc.org.uk
Works to eliminate sex discrimination in the 21st century.
Erb's Palsy Group	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Support group for anyone affected by Erb's Palsy. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
European Parliament Information
Website provides an overview of the parliament and the work it does, members and links to issues.
Falkirk and District Women's Aid	fdwomensaid@aol.com
Local branch of Scottish Women's Aid.
Falkirk Council Homeless Persons Unit	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Advice for all in temporary furnished accommodation for those in priority need. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Falkirk Pregnancy Crisis Centre	Crossline_Central@central.freeserve.co.uk
Confidential helpline and counselling service, miscarriage support, information about abortion and alternatives, post abortion counselling. See CARE Centres Network for contact details and information.
Families Need Fathers	fnf@fnf.org.uk
Concerned with the problems of maintaining a child's relationship with both parents during a breakdown.
Family Fund Trust	Info@familyfund.org.uk
For families with severely disabled children under 16; can cover holiday breaks, household equipment and driving lessons.
Family Law Association	enquiries@fla-scotland.co.uk
To promote public awareness of the positive contribution that the legal profession has to make in Family Law.
Family Mediation Scotland	info@familymediationscotland.org.uk
Working with separating or divorcing parents and making arrangements for their children's future.
Family Support Network	fsn@carers.net
Focussing on drug - related problems, the aim is to provide support and information with links to other services.
Fathers Direct	enquiries@fathersdirect.com
Exists to support the welfare of children by the positive involvement of fathers.
Fibromylagia Association UK	fmauk@hotmail.com
Offers information on techniques to ease symptoms, a benefits helpline and a list of local support groups.
Forth Valley South NCT Branch	info@nct-fvs.co.uk
Offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Ante natal classes, breast feeding, counselling, support network.
FRANK	frank@talktofrank.com
Drugs information and advice. Parents, carers and friends worried about someone can call.
Freecycle Network	info@freecycle.org
Individual local groups form network across UK and elsewhere to give away (and get) things for free to save it going into a landfill sites, reduce waste and save resources.
Friends of the Earth	http://www.foe.co.uk/feedbackcomment.html
Campaigns for solutions to environmental problems and provides helpful information and daily tips.
Funder Finder	http://www.funderfinder.org.uk/feedback.php
Develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money. Website has link to list of Trusts.
Gamblers Anonymous
Support meetings
GamCare	info@gamcare.org.uk
For those with gambling problems. Helpline, advice, counselling, and education, plus service for young people.
Gateway	info@gateway-uk.org
Gateway works with library services to give visually impaired people better access to all library and information services whoever provides them.
Get Connected	help@getconnected.org.uk
Helpline for young people, especially those who have run away (or are thinking of running away).
Gingerbread Edinburgh and Lothians	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Advice for lone parents. Provides a listening ear and emotional support in times of crisis. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Girl Guiding	website@girlguiding.org.uk
Includes Brownie Guides, Guides, Rainbow Guides and Ranger Guides.
Girls' Brigade Company	hq@girls-brigade-scotland.org.uk
Christian Organisation for girls and women
Grass and hedge cutting for the elderly (WLC)
Service provided by West Lothian Council for West Lothian residents. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under G within the A - Z services section.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association	guidedogs@guidedogs.org.uk
Dogs and other resources to help provide greater independence and freedom.
Handicabs
Handicabs is a charitable company that was set up in 1982 to provide accessible transport for people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The Company provides two services:Dial-A-Ride and Dial-A-Bus
Hawthorn Project - The	info@helpcentre.org
For young people aged 16-25 who self harm or have concerns about it. Support groups and drop-in facility.
Health Education Board for Scotland (HEBS)	hebsweb@hebs.scot.nhs.uk
National agency for health promotion, education, provides information and advice.
Health Enquiry Website
Useful information online.
Health Service - complaints about	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Information on how to make a complaint about a Health service matter. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf	hearing@hearing-dogs.co.uk
Train dogs to alert deaf people to specific sounds in home, workplace or public buildings.
Help the Aged	info@helptheaged.org.uk
Provides information for the elederly on: - moving into residential care, making a will, finance, home safety and health. Befrienders offer suppot, friendship, and practical help to families at home with children under five.
Home Safety Service for the Elderly (and Frail)
West Lothian Service helping people to live as independently as possible and feel safe. Equipment installed. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services section.
Home-Start	info@home-start.org.uk
Voluntary befrienders offer support, friendship, and practical help to families at home with children under five. homestartwl@lineone.net West Lothian specific email
HOPE - Bo'ness Substances Abuse Project	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Provides support for anyone living with a drug problem and those connected with that person. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
If I Should Die.co.uk	kateburchill@yahoo.co.uk
Provides practical information about death including coping with the death of a loved one, thinking about making a will or just needing some comforting words to help write a letter to a bereaved friend or family member.
In Kind Direct	info@inkinddirect.org
Charity distributes new goods donated by manufacturers and retailers to voluntary organisations.
Inclusion Scotland	info@inclusionscotland.org
Enables communication and consultation between disabled people in Scotland and policy makers.
Independent Age	charity@IndependentAge.org.uk
Helps elderly on very low incomes to live independently in their own homes. Help given with residential home fees.
Independent Special Education Advice	webmanager@ipsea.org.uk
Advice on Local Education Authorities' legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs.
Intowork West Lothian	iwwl@intowork.org.uk
Free support and advice for people with disabilities seeking employment in West Lothian.
Law Society of Scotland	http://www.scottishlaw.org.uk/feedback.html
Independent website for all who are interested in Scots Law.
Legal Aid Board. The Scottish	general@slab.org.uk
Advice on how to go about getting Legal Aid.
Legal Services Agency (L.S.A)	lsa@btconnect.com
LSA aims to assist those disadvantaged by poverty, exclusion, disability, ethnicity or social isolation etc. who suffer injustice.
Lifeline Publications	publications@lifeline.org.uk
Publishes information for young people on drug and alcohol issues.
Line - The	supporterservices@childline.org.uk
Childline provide a special confidential helpline called The Line for any young person living away from home.
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.
Linlithgow Young Peoples Project (LYPP)	isabel@lypp.org.uk
LYPP supports the young people of Linlithgow through the Power Station. Drop-in, outdoor activities, schools work and street work.
Listening Post	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Christian Counselling Service and local drop in centre. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Livewire	Shell-livewire@pne.org
Help with starting a business for 16 - 30 year olds.
Lone Parent Helpline
Information on key issues facing lone parents e.g. legal rights, work, childcare, money/ benefits, maintenance, education, holidays.
Lothian Centre for Integrated Living	emerandcaroline@lothiancil.org.uk
A confidential peer counselling service provided by disabled people for disabled people.
Lothian Shop Mobility	lothiansm@tiscali.co.uk
Free loan of electric scooters and wheelchairs. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
M.E. Association	meconnect@meassociation.org.uk
The M.E. Association offers help and support for adults in the UK who are affected by ME.
Macmillan Cancer Relief	cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Information and emotional support for people living with cancer.
Mail Preference Service	mps@dma.org.uk
Free Service which enables consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from or added to lists used by the direct mailing industry.
Manic Depression Fellowship (Scotland)	office@mdf-aberdeen.com
Information and advice for people with Manic Depression, their carers and relatives. Referrals to specialist services, information about the illness, treatments, related services, and where to get support.
Maternity Alliance	info@maternityalliance.org.uk
A charity to improve rights and services for pregnant women, new parents and their families.
Mediawatch-uk	info@mediawatchuk.org
Campaigns for better broadcasting.
Members of the Scottish Parliament	sp.info@scottish.parliament.uk
Information about MSPs obtainable from the Scottish Parliament website.
Minimum Wage Helpline	DTI.Correspondence@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Information about the national minimum wage that applies to nearly all workers. Helpline also handles complaints.
Multiple Sclerosis Society	webinfoenquiries@mssociety.org.uk
Provides information and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Self Help Group (MESH)	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Has links to ME associations. Group meets once per month. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group - West Lothian Branch	louise@mgscotland.org.uk
Local group at St John's hospital.
Narcotics Anonymous	ukso@ukna.org
Non - profit fellowship for those with a major drug problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)	helpline@nacoa.org.uk
Offers information, advice and support to children of alcoholics.
National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome	contact@pms.org.uk
Provides help, information and support to PMS sufferers, also to partners of sufferers.
National Association of Gifted Children	amazingchildren@ nagcbritain.org.uk
Aims to bring together parents, teachers interested in provision. Social and emotional development. Counselling.
National Autistic Society	scotland@nas.org.uk
Information, diagnosis and assessment, early intervention, NAS schools, support groups.
National Child Protection Helpline	help@nspcc.org.uk
Provides information specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
National Childbirth Trust	enquiries@national-childbirth-trust.co.uk
Offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Ante natal classes, breast feeding, counselling, support network.
National Counselling Service	ncs@crossreach.org.uk
A Christian counselling Service to help deal with abuse, anger, bereavement, depression, family issues and stress
National Drugs Helpline	contact form on website
The National Drugs Helpline gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs.
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland)	info@.nsfscot.org.uk
Support and action for those affected by schizophrenia.
National Self Harm Network NSHN	info@nshn.co.uk
Supports survivors and people who self harm and the people it affects e.g. family and friends. Provides information, contacts and raises awareness of needs.
National Talking Newspaper & Magazine Service	info@tnauk.org.uk
Provides national newspapers, magazines on audio tape, disk, e-mail, internet download and CD ROM for visually impaired and disabled people who find reading a strain. Subscription from £30 p.a.
Neighbourhood Watch	info@neighbourhoodwatch.net
Crime prevention schemes. See Library List
Neighbours from Hell in Britain
Online helpful information. Useful resources to deal with anti-social nuciance neighbours. Also helpful is the BBC website How to deal with nuisance neighbours
Netmums.com	tellus@netmums.com
Netmums is a unique local network for mums (and dads) with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum or dad in your home town.
New Deal for Lone Parents	Jackie.neal@jobcentreplus.co.uk
Free advice to lone parents on income support.
New Horizon Guide	info@helpcentre.org.uk
A guide to all the services in West Lothian for older people. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
NHS
NHS 24
New telephone health advice and information service for Scotland that is being introduced across the country.
NHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service.
NHS Help with Health Costs - Department of Health	dhmail@doh.gsi.gov.uk
Information on Prescriptions, Dental treatment, Sight tests, Glasses, Travel to Hospital, wigs and fabric supports etc.
Noise Complaints - West Lothian Council	environmentalhealth@westlothian.gov.uk
West Lothian Council service that will investigate reports of noise nuisance problems.
Notre Dame Centre - Adolescent Unit	notredamecentre@tesco.net
For emotionally disturbed young people together with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Notre Dame Centre - Child Guidance Clinic	notredamecentre@tesco.net
For emotionally disturbed children with support and guidance for their families. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
NSPCC	help@nspcc.org.uk
Helpline available for anyone who is concerned about a child or is a child themselves.
Number 6	oss@autisminitiatives.org
One-stop shop for adults in Lothian who have Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism to assist them develop social skills, obtain employment or enter fulltime education.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Action	info@ocdaction.org.uk
Can provide information on local support groups for people with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Obsessive Eaters Anonymous	oea.scotland@zoom.co.uk
A fellowship focused on people recovering from an obsession with weight or eating (over 16 year olds only).
Office of Fair Trading	enquiries@oft.gov.uk
Consumer information and protector. Endeavours to ensure businesses compete and operate fairly.
One Parent Families Scotland	info@ opfs.org.uk
Information, Counselling, Publications, and Training. Details of support groups.
One Plus: One Parent Families Scotland	enquiries@oneplus.org
An independent organisation which works to achieve equality for lone parents and their children.
Overeaters Anonymous	oagbnsb@hotmail.com
Organisation offers help to people with overeating problems. Helpline available.
Pain Association Scotland	info@painassociation.com
Support Groups, which help with pain management. Interim support for those awaiting attendance at Pain relief clinics.
Parentline Scotland	info@children1st.org.uk
A free confidential helpline operated by Children First for anyone in a parenting role.
Parkinson's Disease Society	enquiries@parkinsons.org.uk
Detailed information sent on request. Membership an option. Helpline and support groups across the UK.
Partners in Advocacy	admin@ partnersinadvocacy.org.uk
Arranges volunteer 'advocates' to help speak for and befriend people with learning difficulties and those with communication problems.
Pest Control - West Lothian Council	pestcontrol@westlothian.gov.uk
West Lothian Council's pest control service destroys rats, mice, wasps, bees, insects etc. which endanger public health. For information about pest control service access West Lothian Council's website and look under P within the A - Z services section.
Pet Bereavement Support Line	info@bluecross.org.uk
National network of trained volunteers. Links to the Blue Cross and The Society for Companion Animal Studies.
Pet Fostering Service Scotland	pfss2003@aol.com
Charity arranges short-term foster homes for pets whose owners need to go into hospital.
Post Natal Depression Project	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Trained counsellors run support groups in various venues in Scotland. For more information e-mail us at the help centre.
Pregnancy Crisis Centres	pcc@bccnet.org.uk
Four centres across Scotland provide confidential helpline and counselling service, miscarriage support, information about abortion and alternatives, post abortion counselling. See CARE Centres Network for contact details and information.
Prescription Pricing Authority - The	webmaster@ppa.nhs.uk
Can provide information on help with health costs.
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
Rail Travel Help for Disabled and Elderly Frail Passengers	info@passengerfocus.org.uk
Assistance includes being met, helped with the transfer to another train and also onward taxi travel.
Rape Crisis Scotland	info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Centres offer free confidential support and information.
Reality at Work	info@rawscotland.org.uk
A Christian association providing children in social care holidays outside term time and have volunteers who befriend a child during school time.
Refuge National Crisis Line 24hour	info@refuge.org.uk
Help in cases of Domestic Abuse.
Richmond's Hope	help@richmondshope.org.uk
Advice on website for bereaved children and young people. Project and drop in centre in Edinburgh.
Riding for the Disabled	rdahq@riding-for-disabled.org.uk
Provides disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or to carriage-drive to benefit their health and well being.
Royal College of Psychiatrists	rcpsych@rcpsych.ac.uk
Provides information on mental conditions and illness e.g. Help is at Hand leaflets.
Royal National Institute for the Blind	helpline@rnib.org.uk or rnibscotland@rnib.org.uk
Provides practical advice, support, products, leisure activities and information.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf	informationline@rnid.org.uk
Aims to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)	help@rospa.co.uk
Provides information, advice, resources and training in the promotion of safety in all areas of life.
SACRO (Safeguarding Communities and Reducing Offending)	info@sacro.org.uk
Criminal Justice service, which helps offenders and their families. Aims to influence criminal justice and social policy.
Samaritans - The	jo@samaritans.org
Helpline for those in crisis.
SANDS Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society	support@uk-sands.org
Supports bereaved parents and their families whose baby died at or soon after birth.
Saneline	dascotland@hotmail.com
A mental health helpline providing information and emotional support to anyone worried about their own or another's health.
Scottish Adoption Association	info@scottishadoption.org
Linlithgow Primary School
Scottish Association for Mental Health	enquire@samh.org.uk
Has extensive information for the public, carers and health professionals. Helpline also.
Scottish Blind Golf Society	webmaster@scottishblindgolf.com
Provides training in golf for blind and visually impaired people.
Scottish Child Law Centre	enquiries@sclc.org.uk
Provides free telephone advice service on all aspects of Scots Law realting to children and young people.
Scottish Childminding Association	information@childminding.org
Promoting childminding as a quality child care service.
Scottish Churches Housing Agency	http://www.churches-housing.org/contact.php
Helping people who are homeless.
Scottish Council for Single Homeless	wendy@scsh.org.uk
Promotes best opportunities for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in Scotland. Emergency information.
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations	enquiries@scvo.org.uk
Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)	admin@sepa.org.uk
Concerned with Waste Regulation / Air Pollution matters.
Scottish Marriage Care	Info@ScottishMarriageCare.org
Voluntary organisation offering relationship counselling. Have local centres throughout Scotland.
Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association	info@scotmnd.org.uk
Information about the illness, care services and current research. Downloadable information leaflets available.
Scottish Out of School Care Network	info@soscn.org
Information on school care clubs throughout Scotland and how to start one.
Scottish Parliament Public Information Service	Sp.info@scottish.parliament.uk
Information about the Scottish Parliament, Members, debates etc.
Scottish Preschool Play Association	info@sppa.org.uk
Information on playgroups parent and toddler and under 5's groups in Scotland.
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman	ask@spso.org.uk
Looks at complaints about the delivery of public services in Scotland.
Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society	info@scotways.com
Works to safeguard the status of Scotland's rights of way and other paths.
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.
Scottish Spina Bifida Association	mail@ssba.org.uk
Seeks to secure provision for their special needs and those of their families. Family support service. Respite care.
Scottish Women's Aid Local Groups	info@scottishwomensaid.org.uk
Information/advice on domestic abuse, refuges, housing matters, money (including benefits) local groups.
Scottish Youth Housing Network	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Provides forums for news of youth housing initiatives, problems and events. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Screenreader.net CIC	http://www.screenreader.net/index.php?pageid=14§ion=Home
A not for profit company delivering free talking screenreader computer software to blind people anywhere in the world for their personal use at home.
Scripture Union	info@suscotland.org.uk
Christian Education, Books, Resources, Holidays, Events.
Sense Scotland (HEBS)	info@sensescotland.org.uk
Help for people who are deaf-blind or who have sensory impairment in communicating.
Serene (including the Cry-sis Helpline)	info@ cry-sis.com
Emotional support and practical advice to parents dealing with excessive crying, demanding behaviour and sleep problems.
Shakti Women's Aid	http://www.multikulti.org.uk/contact/
Information, advice and temporary accommodation for black and ethnic minority women escaping domestic violence.
Shelter Scotland	shelterscotland@shelterscotland.org.uk
National campaigning charity for homeless and badly housed people. Housing Aid Centres and Helpline.
Shelterline	info@shelter.org.uk
Helpline run by Shelter.
Signpost	enquiries@signpost-online.co.uk
Advice and information on what's available for children with special needs.
Smokers Quitline	info@quit.org.uk
Helpline and Free individual advice e-mailed to you.
Smoking Cessation Clinic	info@helpcentre.org.uk
A clinic at St John's Hospital which can be contacted by anyone concerned about their own or someone else's smoking. Group or individual support available. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Soldiers Sailors Airmen and Families Association	info@ssafa.org.uk
Helps serving and ex-service men, women (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen) and their families.
Special Needs Information Point (SNIP)	snip@btinternet.com
Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children with illness, disability or special need.
SPLASH	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Swimming club for disabled people (e.g. stroke, amputees, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome) of all ages. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Stepfamily Scotland	info@stepfamilyscotland.org.uk
Provides support and information for all members of stepfamilies and those who work with them.
Strathcarron Hospice	enquiries@strathcarronhospice.org
Provides palliative care, free, to those with an active, progressive illness. Telephone advice