For disabled people
Help and Support for disabled people in West Lothian
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Find the most requested support services and information.
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We’re here to support disabled people with a learning and/or physical disability
Why do we use the term ‘disabled person’?
We use the social model of disability, which was developed by disabled people, and describes people as being disabled by barriers in society, not by an impairment or difference.
The social model of disability helps us recognise barriers that make life harder for disabled people. These barriers are identified as being physical, organisational, attitudinal and communication. Removing these barriers creates equality and offers disabled people more independence, choice, and control.
Why might disabled people need support?
Disabled people can be impacted by many barriers, but that shouldn’t be the case. We often find that people do face challenges day-to-day, such as:
Accessibility
Social stigma and discrimination
Educational barriers
Lack of employment opportunities
Health Inequalities
Financial strains
Technology gaps
Access to transport
Impact on mental health
This is where we come in.
Access to quality information, advice and support helps to provide much needed support and reduce the negative impact these barriers can have on individuals.
Did you know that 20% of the population in Scotland live with a long-term health condition or disability
Our regular events
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Morning group
Last Tuesday every month
Time: 10:30am until 12 noon
Location: Sycamore House, Livingston EH54 6AXNo need to get in touch, just drop in whenever you’re available. Open to all disabled service users in West Lothian.
Each session we host a different activity, including crafts, quizzes, meals and we even occasionally have guests including storytellers, drummers and singers! Every month hosts a morning and evening group.
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Afternoon group
Second Tuesday every month
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Location: Linlithgow Community Development Trust, 6-7 The Vennel, Linlithgow EH49 7EXNo need to get in touch, just drop in whenever you’re available. Open to all disabled service users in West Lothian.
Each session we host a different activity, including crafts, quizzes, meals and we even occasionally have guests including storytellers, drummers and singers! Every month hosts a morning and evening group.
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Evening group
Third Tuesday of every month
Time: 6pm until 7:30pm
Location:John Walker Partnership Centre in BathgateNo need to get in touch, just drop in whenever you’re available. Open to all disabled service users in West Lothian.
Each session we host a different activity, including crafts, quizzes, meals and we even occasionally have guests including storytellers, drummers and singers! Every month hosts a morning and evening group.
What’s on near you?
Here is the calendar for all our groups and events.
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Your most asked questions
About our support and services
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As a disabled person, you may be entitled to receive Adult Disability Payment. This can vary on your current circumstances. If you’d like to find out more about the benefit, you can visit the Scottish Government’s website.
We do run a regular Financial Wellbeing Clinic where our partners at West Lothian Advice Shop can check if you are entitled to any benefits, including the Adult Disability Payment. To find out more and book an appointment, click here.
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Yes—we run regular Financial Wellbeing clinics where our partners over at West Lothian Advice Shop will help you with any enquiries relating to finances, including form filling, appeals and general benefit checks.
If you’d like to find out more or register for an upcoming appointment, visit our clinic page.
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Our team cannot directly help with housing issues. However, we are here to help with any enquiries you may have including signposting, referrals and more.
Please get in touch with us and we will try our best to help you.
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As a disabled person you are entitled to certain rights. You can find out more on the dedicated page.
However, please get in touch so we can help you out with your current situation.
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You can get in touchwith us Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. For anything urgent, we recommend you call us for the fastest response.
If you’re looking for out of hours support, we have an important list of support services, including West Lothian social work, with their contact details.
More questions?