Prof. June Andrews

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

13/02/2026

Join us at Addiewell Food Larder!!

Lynne from CoWL will be at the Addiewell Food Larder at 10am on Tuesday 10th February between 10 and 12.

Come along for a chat and find out more about Self‑Directed Support and Social Work, what it is, how it works, and how it could support you or someone you know.

13/02/2026

13/02/2026

Susan from our MIST Service will be in Addiewell next Tuesday, 17th February, at The Larder from 11am–1pm!

Pop along for an informal chat about all things MIST.

Susan will be on hand to talk about the support available for carers who are supporting someone with memory loss.

Everyone is welcome so please drop in, say hello, and find out how we can help.

13/02/2026

08/02/2026

Our MIST (Memory Information Support Team) are joining the Safer Homes Initiative Event this February!

This community-focused event is designed to help people maintain a safe, healthy, and secure home environment.

You can look forward to an enjoyable and informative session covering:
Tips for preventing mould and damp
Simple decorating ideas
Home and personal safety guidance

You’ll also be able to access tailored support on the day from organisations such as:
CoWL (MIST), OPAL, Almond Housing Association, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire & Rescue

Thursday 12th February
10am – 12pm
The Big Living Room, Almond HA, 44 Etive Walk, Craigshill, Livingston, EH54 5AB

Everyone is welcome so come along, connect and learn practical tips to keep you and your home safe.

08/02/2026

Thanks to funding from Shared Care Scotland , we’ll be hosting a special Afternoon Tea for

• Carers and the person they care for (aged 21+)

Date: 17 February
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Spaces are limited to two per household as numbers are restricted, so please make sure to note your interest using the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-breaks-afternoon-tea-livingston-tickets-1980387007851?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you can’t access online booking, please get touch

04/02/2026

Update. . Thank you for your interest in this fund. Due to an overwhelming number of applications we have temporarily paused the fund.

Carers Assistance Fund

Carers of West Lothian have funding from the Scottish Government to help unpaid carers facing immediate financial difficulties.

What’s covered?
Essential household items like warm bedding, small appliances, and white goods.
Open until: 1 February 2026 (or earlier if funds run out).

Who can apply?
• Unpaid carers of all ages
• Living in West Lothian
• Registered with CoWL

One application per household. Fund cannot be used for alcohol, to***co, entertainment, or breaks.

Apply now – demand is high, so not all applications may be successful.
We’ll contact you by 10 February 2026 to let you know the outcome.

https://forms.office.com/e/0WZg0EZbTz