Prof. June Andrews

04/06/2026

📢 Launching today: Short breaks fund microgrant programme!

Last year, 630 unpaid carers in West Lothian benefitted from a break from caring by accessing this The Scottish Government grant scheme. CoWL supported adult and young carers to take a break, whether that was by purchasing walking equipment, an overnight stay, garden furniture or booking classes.

How could a grant of up to £350 help you access a break from your caring role?

To apply, visit: https://cowl.org.uk/time-to-live

This programme is made possible with Shared Care Scotland.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Do you have lived experience of disability or are interested in equality and inclusion?

If so we’re looking for volunteers to join

West Lothian Access Panel

To find out more come along to our open meeting on

10 June at 1pm to 2.30pm at

Broxburn Parish Church Hall
Church Street Broxburn EH52 5EL

Access Panels operate across Scotland, from Shetland to Tweedale. While each panel operates independently, they all share a common goal: improving accessibility and inclusion within their local communities.

Each Access Panel is involved in a range of activities, including carrying out access audits, developing local access guides, raising awareness, reviewing planning applications, and more. To learn more about Access Panels,

visit: Home - Disability Equality Scotland Access Panel Network.

This opportunity is open to people with lived experience of disability, as well as those with a strong interest in equality and inclusion.

Support is provided, and we aim to make participation as accessible as possible. If you’d like to find out more or are interested in joining, please comment below

or contact [email protected]

30/05/2026

We’re delighted to share some exciting news!
A huge thank you to the Co-op Local Community Fund for their generous £500 boost to support our work in the Young Carer Service at CoWL.

Even more amazing , 640 Co-op members have already chosen to support our cause! This support helps us continue making a real difference for young carers across West Lothian through our groups, school work, and projects.

There’s still time to help us reach even more people! If you’re a Co-op member, you can choose to support us and help grow the impact of our work

🔗 https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/97857

Every member makes a difference, and together we can continue showcasing and supporting the incredible work happening across our community.
Thank you for being part of it

21/05/2026

We were able to significantly boost the support offered to people last year. We provided a huge 49% more instances of support to unpaid carers, young carers and disabled people compared to the previous year.

Fantastic to celebrate the impact our staff and volunteers have in West Lothian this Self-Evaluation Week w/ Evaluation Support Scotland

20/05/2026

Our next Dad’s Space is meeting on Wednesday 20th may at 10am ☕

This is a relaxed, social and informal meet‑up where dads (including grandads, stepdads and kinship carers) supporting a child aged 0–16 with additional support needs can come together for a brew.

It’s a chance to chat, share experiences and enjoy some time out with others who really ‘get it’.

The group is facilitated by cowl staff and volunteers who are dads and parent carers themselves.

Dad’s space runs monthly:
📅 when: 3rd Wednesday of each month
⏰ time: 10.00–11.30
📍 where: the chain runner, Livingston

Why not come along, you’ll be very welcome.

20/05/2026

Three months into our newest clinic of bookable local support appointments and we are thrilled that it has been so successful. We have been fortunate to be fully booked each month since it started and are glad to be able to offer local support to the West Calder community.

Thank you to West Calder Community HUB for hosting us on the third Monday of each month.

If you live in West Calder or the surrounding areas and would like to speak with a member of the CoWL support team about anything relating to your caring role or disability, then book in to a 30-minute appointment on our website https://cowl.org.uk/appointments

19/05/2026

Carers Week Meet & Eat 🍽️

What better way to celebrate Carers Week than by sharing a delicious meal together?

Take a well‑deserved break as the team at The Grapes Village Pub treat you to a main meal and soft drink.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy good company while connecting with fellow carers.

📅 Wednesday 10 June
⏰ 2.30pm – 4pm
📍 The Grapes Village Pub, East Calder
👥 For carers aged 18+ registered with CoWL

Spaces are limited, so we’re noting interest only at the moment.

Email [email protected] or WhatsApp 07719 064930.