Take a look at our factsheet that will guide you through how you can make an Adult Carer Support Plan.

When completing an assessment, you may be told there is eligibility criteria. Here’s how to navigate it.

We have lots of info on our site about SDS. Get started with the basics.

Our guide tells you what an adult carer assessment may include and notes to make about the impact of your caring.

Employing a Personal Assistant (PA) is an option to consider. Our guide gives an overview of what’s involved.

Our document can support you to capture all the information you may wish to consider when preparing for an Adult Carer Support Plan.

Our wellbeing lead, Maureen (or “Mo”), gives a rundown of some of the useful tips your can put to practice when it comes to supporting your own wellbeing.

Self assessment tool for supported people to understand how the Local Authority may review eligibility.

Self assessment tool for unpaid carers to understand how the Local Authority may review eligibility for support. Covers ‘Children Services’ and ‘Adults & Older People’s Services’

Our template provides the categories you may wisht o consider when preparing for a Social Care Assessment.

This document explains how West Lothian Council will decide whether or not you are eligible for paid social care support(s).

Ahead of an conversation, take a look at how West Lothian assesses the eligibility criteria for unpaid carers in West Lothian.

Our social activities booklet is your guide to help you find social opportunities for your child or young person.

This guide shares simple, practical tips on how to support someone with memory issues to stay well hydrated — an important part of maintaining good health.

Developed as part of our MIST project by the Food Train Dietitian.

This guide offers practical advice on how to support someone living with memory loss to maintain a healthy and enjoyable diet.

It was developed as part of our MIST project by the Food Train Dietitian.

This leaflet is for people caring for someone with a terminal illness. It explains what a carer is, how to get an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement, and where to get more information and support.

Leaflet showing the supports available through our disability services which supports disabled adults in West Lothian.