Carers of West Lothian

This directory, compiled by Carers of West Lothian and updated in 2004, lists respite services and other relevant resources available in the local area. It is aimed at care professionals but may also be of interest to individual carers.

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Contents
Introduction
Befriending	Emotional and practical support for persons with - HIV/AIDS/traumatic head injuries/dementia sufferers under 65/children with learning and/or physical disabilities/adults with learning difficulties
Daycare	Day centres which are available for people with various needs - physical disabilities, older people, learning disabilities, traumatic head injuries, autistic children, dementia sufferers, elderly mentally ill, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's
Holiday and Recreation	Centres which take - all groups/ multiple sclerosis/older people and dementia and Alzheimer's. Hire of electric scooters
Home Care - Family	Various services offered in your own home
Home Care - Sitter	Sitters for - all groups/children with special needs/Dementia sufferers under 65/children with learning and/or physical disabilities/learning disabilities.
Residential

RESPITE DIRECTORY