Upcoming events.

Upcoming events.

Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat
Oct
14

Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat

Social get together for bereaved carers. We meet a few times a year for a friendly chat over a cuppa and cake in a West Lothian cafe. This a is a great way to get out and about, meet other bereaved carers who understand and look after your own wellbeing.

Location TBC

Get in touch for more details.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Oct
21

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Parent Space Broxburn
Oct
28

Parent Space Broxburn

Last Tuesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Parent Space Fauldhouse
Oct
29

Parent Space Fauldhouse

Last Wednesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Carers Evening Support Group
Oct
29

Carers Evening Support Group

Our monthly support group is open to all carers! Come and join us for a chat and support. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

As well as peer support, we sometimes arrange guest speakers and activity sessions based on the group choices.

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Parent Space Livingston
Oct
30

Parent Space Livingston

THIS GROUP HAS BEEN MOVED BACK A WEEK TO AVOID THE SCHOOL OCTOBER BREAK

4th Thursday of month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Young Adult Carer Group
Oct
31

Young Adult Carer Group

Last Friday of month

Our young adult carer group is for 16-24 year old’s and meets on the last Friday of the month. The group is a mix of peer support and guest speakers. Please do keep an eye on our social media pages for what’s coming up this year.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Nov
4

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults
Nov
5

Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults

Pasda and Carers of West Lothian partnership delivering a monthly Carer Support Group for carers supporting an autistic adult aged 16+

The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month so please join us for a cuppa, take some time away from your caring and share your experiences with others.

The group is a drop-in, so no need to book a place, just pop along on the night.

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Dementia Carers Support Group
Nov
7

Dementia Carers Support Group

Monthly support group for carers supporting someone with dementia. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you to share experiences and support each other.

Cuppa and biscuits provided.

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Dementia Carers Support Group
Nov
7

Dementia Carers Support Group

Monthly support group for carers supporting someone with dementia. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you to share experiences and support each other.

Cuppa and biscuits provided.

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MIST Carer Support Group
Nov
7

MIST Carer Support Group

Support group for carers supporting someone with memory difficulties or a new dementia diagnosis. This is a great opportunity to meet other carers in a similar caring role to you.

The group offers a friendly, safe space to share experiences and support each other. You can join us on your own or with the person you support. Cyrenians OPAL will be there to provide dementia friendly activity based support so you can enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Meet on the 1st Friday of each month at Craigsfarm Community Hub from 10.30am-12pm.

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Parent Carer Info Session - Guardianship, Trusts and Wills
Nov
12

Parent Carer Info Session - Guardianship, Trusts and Wills

We’re hosting information sessions for parent carers supporting a child with additional support needs. Each session will focus on a different topic to help you feel more informed, confident and connected.

💬 Session 2: Guardianship, Trusts and Wills – Wednesday 12th November
Session delivered by Greig from SOPS looking at all things legal as your young person reaches adulthood.

Each session includes time for informal chat and peer support in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Pizza and drinks provided

🎟️ Book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guardianship-trusts-and-wills-tickets-1766298098159?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Armadale Cuppa & Chat
Nov
13

Armadale Cuppa & Chat

Second Thursday of every month

Our weekly coffee morning open to all carers! Come and join us for a wee catch up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Nov
18

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Parent Space Broxburn
Nov
25

Parent Space Broxburn

Last Tuesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Parent Space Fauldhouse
Nov
26

Parent Space Fauldhouse

Last Wednesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Carers Evening Support Group
Nov
26

Carers Evening Support Group

Our monthly support group is open to all carers! Come and join us for a chat and support. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

As well as peer support, we sometimes arrange guest speakers and activity sessions based on the group choices.

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Parent Space Livingston
Nov
27

Parent Space Livingston

4th Thursday of month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Young Adult Carer Group
Nov
28

Young Adult Carer Group

Last Friday of month

Our young adult carer group is for 16-24 year old’s and meets on the last Friday of the month. The group is a mix of peer support and guest speakers. Please do keep an eye on our social media pages for what’s coming up this year.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Dec
2

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Parent Carer Info Session - Let’s Talk Neurodiversity
Dec
3

Parent Carer Info Session - Let’s Talk Neurodiversity

We’re hosting information sessions for parent carers supporting a child with additional support needs. Each session will focus on a different topic to help you feel more informed, confident and connected.

🧠 Session 3: Let’s Talk Neurodiversity – Wednesday 3rd December
Space to find out more about neurodiversity and connect with other parents who understand.

Each session includes time for informal chat and peer support in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Light lunch provided

🎟️ Book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk-neurodiversity-tickets-1766323594419?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults
Dec
3

Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults

Pasda and Carers of West Lothian partnership delivering a monthly Carer Support Group for carers supporting an autistic adult aged 16+

The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month so please join us for a cuppa, take some time away from your caring and share your experiences with others.

The group is a drop-in, so no need to book a place, just pop along on the night.

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Dementia Carers Support Group
Dec
5

Dementia Carers Support Group

Monthly support group for carers supporting someone with dementia. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you to share experiences and support each other.

Cuppa and biscuits provided.

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MIST Carer Support Group
Dec
5

MIST Carer Support Group

Support group for carers supporting someone with memory difficulties or a new dementia diagnosis. This is a great opportunity to meet other carers in a similar caring role to you.

The group offers a friendly, safe space to share experiences and support each other. You can join us on your own or with the person you support. Cyrenians OPAL will be there to provide dementia friendly activity based support so you can enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Meet on the 1st Friday of each month at Craigsfarm Community Hub from 10.30am-12pm.

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Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat
Dec
9

Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat

Social get together for bereaved carers. We meet a few times a year for a friendly chat over a cuppa and cake in a West Lothian cafe. This a is a great way to get out and about, meet other bereaved carers who understand and look after your own wellbeing.

Location TBC

Get in touch for more details.

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Armadale Cuppa & Chat
Dec
11

Armadale Cuppa & Chat

Second Thursday of every month

Our weekly coffee morning open to all carers! Come and join us for a wee catch up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Dec
16

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Parent Space Broxburn
Dec
16

Parent Space Broxburn

Last Tuesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Parent Space Fauldhouse
Dec
18

Parent Space Fauldhouse

Please note, this group is meeting a week earlier in December due to festive period.

Last Wednesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Parent Space Livingston
Dec
18

Parent Space Livingston

Please note, this group is meeting a week earlier in December due to festive period.

4th Thursday of month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults
Jan
7

Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults

Pasda and Carers of West Lothian partnership delivering a monthly Carer Support Group for carers supporting an autistic adult aged 16+

The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month so please join us for a cuppa, take some time away from your caring and share your experiences with others.

The group is a drop-in, so no need to book a place, just pop along on the night.

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Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat
Jan
9

Bereaved Carers Cuppa & Chat

Social get together for bereaved carers. We meet a few times a year for a friendly chat over a cuppa and cake in a West Lothian cafe. This a is a great way to get out and about, meet other bereaved carers who understand and look after your own wellbeing.

Location TBC

Get in touch for more details.

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Armadale Cuppa & Chat
Oct
9

Armadale Cuppa & Chat

Second Thursday of every month

Our weekly coffee morning open to all carers! Come and join us for a wee catch up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

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Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn
Oct
7

Carers Come Together Cuppa & Chat Broxburn

Coffee morning in Broxburn, open to all carers from Broxburn and surrounding area. Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you who live locally.

Sometimes we organise a guest speaker or activity.

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Parent Carer Info Session - Self-Directed Support (SDS)
Oct
7

Parent Carer Info Session - Self-Directed Support (SDS)

We’re hosting information sessions for parent carers supporting a child with additional support needs. Each session will focus on a different topic to help you feel more informed, confident and connected.

🧩 Session 1: Self-Directed Support (SDS) - Tuesday 7th October
Led by Lynne, our SDS Worker. Whether you're new to SDS or already have a budget and want to explore your options, this session is for you.

Each session includes time for informal chat and peer support in a relaxed, welcoming space.

🎟️ Book online here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-directed-support-sds-tickets-1764216622409?aff=oddtdtcreator

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MIST Carer Support Group
Oct
3

MIST Carer Support Group

Support group for carers supporting someone with memory difficulties or a new dementia diagnosis. This is a great opportunity to meet other carers in a similar caring role to you.

The group offers a friendly, safe space to share experiences and support each other. You can join us on your own or with the person you support. Cyrenians OPAL will be there to provide dementia friendly activity based support so you can enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Meet on the 1st Friday of each month at Craigsfarm Community Hub from 10.30am-12pm.

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Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults
Oct
1

Support Group for Carers of Autistic Adults

Pasda and Carers of West Lothian partnership delivering a monthly Carer Support Group for carers supporting an autistic adult aged 16+

The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month so please join us for a cuppa, take some time away from your caring and share your experiences with others.

The group is a drop-in, so no need to book a place, just pop along on the night.

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Parent Space Broxburn
Sept
30

Parent Space Broxburn

Last Tuesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Young Adult Carer Group
Sept
26

Young Adult Carer Group

Last Friday of month

Our young adult carer group is for 16-24 year old’s and meets on the last Friday of the month. The group is a mix of peer support and guest speakers. Please do keep an eye on our social media pages for what’s coming up this year.

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Parent Space Livingston
Sept
25

Parent Space Livingston

4th Thursday of month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Memory & Future Care Event
Sept
25

Memory & Future Care Event

Are you concerned about the future care needs of a loved one with a long-term illness, memory difficulties or dementia?

Come along to our community event focused on planning for the future and understanding care options with a wide range of stalls, including:

West Lothian Day Care providers Home Safety Service Crisis Response Team Ageing Well Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Visibility Scotland ...and many more!

This event is being hosted by MIST (Memory Information Support Team) which is a partner project including CoWL, Cyrenians OPAL, Foodtrain and NHS Lothian.

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Carers Evening Support Group
Sept
24

Carers Evening Support Group

Our monthly support group is open to all carers! Come and join us for a chat and support. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

As well as peer support, we sometimes arrange guest speakers and activity sessions based on the group choices.

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Parent Space Fauldhouse
Sept
24

Parent Space Fauldhouse

Last Wednesday of every month*

Designed for those who look after a child with additional needs, Parent Space is a drop-in session where anyone can come and find out more about the support CoWL offers. It’s perfect if you’re looking to have a wee chat, and meet some other parent carers in a similar position to you.

*This group does not run over the school holidays.

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Carers Coffee Morning
Sept
24

Carers Coffee Morning

Our weekly coffee morning, open to all carers! Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

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Carers Coffee Morning
Sept
17

Carers Coffee Morning

Our weekly coffee morning, open to all carers! Come and join us for a wee catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a great chance to meet other carers in a similar situation to you.

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