West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership

12/06/2026

Carers Week - Additional Carers Payment

Carers Week is a great opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution unpaid carers make every day.

Did you know that if you're receiving Carer Support Payment and care for more than one person, you may be entitled to an additional payment?

The Caring for an Additional Person Payment from Social Security Scotland provides extra financial support for carers who look after multiple people with qualifying disability benefits. If you care for more than one person, it's worth checking whether you could receive this additional amount.

Find out more about Carer Support Payment and the Caring for an Additional Person Payment on the links in the comment below 👇

09/06/2026

Carers Week 2026 launches theme ‘Building Carer Friendly Communities’ | Carers UK

The theme for Carers Week 2026 is "Building Carer Friendly Communities"

Taking place from 8th to 14th June 2026, this year's campaign aims to ensure unpaid carers are recognised, understood, and valued within society. The week-long campaign highlights how spaces, services, and community groups can implement practical steps to support carers so they are not left to cope alone.

Each day of the week focuses on building carer friendly networks in a specific sector:

• Monday: Health
• Tuesday: Social care
• Wednesday: Work
• Thursday: Education
• Friday: Business and services
• Saturday: Community
• Sunday: Reflections on Carers Week

For further information see link below in the comments

09/06/2026

A mobile breast screening unit has arrived in Livingston. Another one will soon be coming to Bathgate.

Women aged 50-70 years are invited to breast screening every three years. If you are due, your appointment letter will arrive in the post. Make sure you attend or contact the breast screening centre (0131 537 7400) if you need to reschedule.

Find out more: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/screening/breast-screening/

12/05/2026

The Take Action Event as part of Mental Health Week is happening today!

Between 4.30pm to 6pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre

This event is a chance for children and families to have the opportunity to
• Take part in fun activities to improve your families mental health
• Learn more about organisations in West Lothian
• Connect with others in a safe and supportive space

Mental health matters to all of us, and small conversations can make a big difference. Whether you’re coming along to learn, share, or simply listen, you’ll be very welcome.

Let’s use this week to think about what actions you can take to help yourself and your children feel good.

To book your place / find out more: please email [email protected]

11/05/2026

📣 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲 – 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 📣

Are you interested in improving alcohol and drug services in West Lothian?
Your voice matters 💬

The West Lothian Alcohol & Drug Partnership is inviting people to take part in 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬. A team of trained peer interviewers are collecting anonymous feedback to help improve services.

🗣️ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮:
- Face to face
- Over the phone
- Via an online form

📞 To arrange an interview, please contact Community Addiction Services on 01506 282845.

Your experiences can help shape and improve services for others — thank you for taking the time to be part of this important work 💜

11/05/2026

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Tomorrow we have an opportunity for families to come together to take ACTION together and highlight the importance of looking after our mental health and supporting one another

Join us for The Take Action Event 12 May 4.30pm-6pm in Bathgate Partnership Centre

This event is a chance for children and families to have the opportunity to
• Take part in fun activities to improve your families mental health
• Learn more about organisations in West Lothian
• Connect with others in a safe and supportive space

Mental health matters to all of us, and small conversations can make a big difference. Whether you’re coming along to learn, share, or simply listen, you’ll be very welcome.

Let’s use this week to think about what actions you can take to help yourself and your children feel better.

To book your place / find out more: please email [email protected]

07/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 11th – 17th May – Theme Action

It is nearly Mental Health Awareness Week, we have an opportunity for families to come together to take ACTION together and highlight the importance of looking after our mental health and supporting one another

05/05/2026

Every day this May, 240 people will face the life-changing impact of stroke.

A stroke can happen in seconds and change lives forever.

May is Stroke Awareness Month.

Find out more: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month

27/04/2026

West Lothian partners have developed a draft Carers Strategy 2026–2028 and your voice matters 💬

This strategy sets out a shared vision to improve outcomes for unpaid carers across West Lothian. Shaped by national policy, local feedback, and learning from previous strategies, it focuses on:
✔️ Early intervention
✔️ Prevention
✔️ Reducing inequalities

We’re inviting carers, people with lived experience, partner organisations, and the wider community to have their say.

Your feedback will help ensure the final strategy reflects real experiences, tackles current and future challenges, and delivers meaningful support where it’s needed most.

Take part and help shape the strategy here:

West Lothian partners have developed a draft Carers Strategy 2026-2028 for consultation

22/04/2026