Young carer group for 5 to 8 year olds. This is a closed group that meets monthly and places must be booked ahead of time.

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.

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Peer support for disabled people offering a friendly inclusive space to share experiences, build connections and support one another.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Training session for carers of autistic adults. Delivered by Sarah Barratt, an Educational Psychologist and carer of an autistic adult.

From the outside it looks like won't and feels like defiance, while from the inside it is experienced as can't, often activating a fight-flight, survival response.  The threat is in demand, demands that are both self-imposed and required by others.  How can one using a trauma informed parenting style, create a low demand life for the PDAer?

Get in touch to register interest.

2nd Thursday 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.

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.

Social group for sibling young carers aged 5 to 11 jointly run with CDS (Child Disability Service). Meets 2nd Thursday of the month

Moving & Handling Training for Carers , delivered by McSence

We’re delighted to offer three Moving & Handling sessions in 2026 to support you in your caring role:

Friday 13 March 2026 | 10:00–13:00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982427211154...

These practical, supportive sessions will help you care safely while looking after your own wellbeing.

You will:

• Understand key principles of moving & handling and how to apply them at home

• Learn how injuries happen and how to prevent them

• Build confidence in safe everyday techniques (bed mobility, assisting with standing, short transfers)

• Try out small M&H equipment

• Get guidance from experienced McSence trainers

Please note: these sessions do not include hoist training or larger moving & handling equipment.

Places are limited so book early!

Sessions are in-person at Sycamore House.

Social group open to young carers aged 8-15. Get in touch to book your space. Runs on the second Friday of each month.

Together with F.A.S.T we’re excited to offer the chance to take part in an Emergency First Aid course, where you’ll learn essential skills including CPR, treating bleeding and burns, managing choking, and much more. Everyone who completes the training will receive an HSE approved certificate.

The course is on 14th March and open to all adults registered with us. There is no cost to attend. Please note that a reasonable level of mobility is required, as you’ll need to take part in each practical element of the training.

If you’d like to join, please book to register your interest. Places will be confirmed on 6th March.

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-first-aid-tickets-1982669128736?aff=oddtdtcreator

There will be further opportunities to take this training in the coming months, so please keep an eye out for more information.

3rd 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.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Third Tuesday of every month

Social group for disabled people (Bathgate)

Second last Friday of every month

Peer support group for bereaved carers. It’s a relaxed and friendly group open to all to come along to. If you’d like to find out more about our bereavement support, click here.

Fourth Tuesday every month

Social group for disabled people (Livingston)

4th Thursday 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.

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.

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.

First Monday of every month

Support group for carers of individuals with a mental health condition

First Tuesday of every month

Social group for disabled people

Young carer group for 5 to 8 year olds. This is a closed group that meets monthly and places must be booked ahead of time.

2nd Thursday 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.

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.

Social group for sibling young carers aged 5 to 11 jointly run with CDS (Child Disability Service). Meets 2nd Thursday of the month

Social group open to young carers aged 8-15. Get in touch to book your space. Runs on the second Friday of each month.

Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Peer support for disabled people offering a friendly inclusive space to share experiences, build connections and support one another.

Second last Friday of every month

Peer support group for bereaved carers. It’s a relaxed and friendly group open to all to come along to. If you’d like to find out more about our bereavement support, click here.

3rd 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.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Third Tuesday of every month

Social group for disabled people (Bathgate)

Moving & Handling Training for Carers , delivered by McSence

We’re delighted to offer three Moving & Handling sessions in 2026 to support you in your caring role:

Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 12:30–15:30

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982427756786...

These practical, supportive sessions will help you care safely while looking after your own wellbeing.

You will:

• Understand key principles of moving & handling and how to apply them at home

• Learn how injuries happen and how to prevent them

• Build confidence in safe everyday techniques (bed mobility, assisting with standing, short transfers)

• Try out small M&H equipment

• Get guidance from experienced McSence trainers

Please note: these sessions do not include hoist training or larger moving & handling equipment.

Places are limited so book early!

Sessions are in-person at Sycamore House.

4th Thursday 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.

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.

Fourth Tuesday every month

Social group for disabled people (Livingston)

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Young carer group for 5 to 8 year olds. This is a closed group that meets monthly and places must be booked ahead of time.

Social group open to young carers aged 8-15. Get in touch to book your space. Runs on the second Friday of each month.

A social opportunity for Bereaved Carers to connect over a cuppa and some cake. Location still to be confirmed

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Social group for sibling young carers aged 5 to 11 jointly run with CDS (Child Disability Service). Meets 2nd Thursday of the month

We are delighted once again to be partnering with Jenny from The Cold Water Therapist to offer carers a cold water therapy & outdoor swimming small group introductory session.

This is an introduction to the basics and safety of cold water therapy and outdoor swimming.
Relax and absorb the experience and your surroundings as you are guided step-by-step into the water. Learn how to use your breathing productively and understand the many benefits and safety considerations of outdoor dipping and swimming in cold water.

The session is not about distance swimming, it is to enable you to safely and comfortably experience the therapeutic benefits of the cold.
More information on The Cold Water Therapist can be found here: www.thecoldwatertherapist.co.uk

When: Tuesday 19th May and Thursday 20th August, 10.00-11.30am (approx.)
Where: Avon Lagoon in Linlithgow (good mobility required to access the lagoon due to path and steps)

Places are limited and you are required to complete a risk assessment and medical form before the session. This will be share with Jenny for safety purposes.

No equipment required. Just your swim clothes, old shoes, towel and warm clothing. Tow floats and gloves are provided.

Bookings are made via Eventbrite. Please see the links below

May: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cold-water-therapy-swimming-tickets-1983762993515?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along and try it for yourself, challenge your comfort zone and feel both the physical and mental health benefits for yourself.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

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.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Young carer group for 5 to 8 year olds. This is a closed group that meets monthly and places must be booked ahead of time.

These are closed groups and run in 8 week blocks during term time. The junior group meets from 5 - 6.30pm and the senior group meets from 7 - 8.30pm

Social group for sibling young carers aged 5 to 11 jointly run with CDS (Child Disability Service). Meets 2nd Thursday of the month

Social group open to young carers aged 8-15. Get in touch to book your space. Runs on the second Friday of each month.

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.

We are delighted once again to be partnering with Jenny from The Cold Water Therapist to offer carers a cold water therapy & outdoor swimming small group introductory session.

This is an introduction to the basics and safety of cold water therapy and outdoor swimming.
Relax and absorb the experience and your surroundings as you are guided step-by-step into the water. Learn how to use your breathing productively and understand the many benefits and safety considerations of outdoor dipping and swimming in cold water.

The session is not about distance swimming, it is to enable you to safely and comfortably experience the therapeutic benefits of the cold.
More information on The Cold Water Therapist can be found here: www.thecoldwatertherapist.co.uk

When: Tuesday 19th May and Thursday 20th August, 10.00-11.30am (approx.)
Where: Avon Lagoon in Linlithgow (good mobility required to access the lagoon due to path and steps)

Places are limited and you are required to complete a risk assessment and medical form before the session. This will be share with Jenny for safety purposes.

No equipment required. Just your swim clothes, old shoes, towel and warm clothing. Tow floats and gloves are provided.

Bookings are made via Eventbrite. Please see the links below

August: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cold-water-therapy-swimming-tickets-1983773733639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along and try it for yourself, challenge your comfort zone and feel both the physical and mental health benefits for yourself.

A social opportunity for Bereaved Carers to connect over a cuppa and some cake. Location still to be confirmed.

Moving & Handling Training for Carers , delivered by McSence

We’re delighted to offer three Moving & Handling sessions in 2026 to support you in your caring role:

Friday 11 September 2026 | 10:00–13:00

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982427955380...

These practical, supportive sessions will help you care safely while looking after your own wellbeing.

You will:

• Understand key principles of moving & handling and how to apply them at home

• Learn how injuries happen and how to prevent them

• Build confidence in safe everyday techniques (bed mobility, assisting with standing, short transfers)

• Try out small M&H equipment

• Get guidance from experienced McSence trainers

Please note: these sessions do not include hoist training or larger moving & handling equipment.

Places are limited so book early!

Sessions are in-person at Sycamore House.

A social opportunity for Bereaved Carers to connect over a cuppa and some cake. Location still to be confirmed.