Carers

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Carers.

Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/

Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland  Provides advice, information and support for people living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers across Scotland. They have a network of Dementia Advisors across Scotland who can offer you, your family or carer confidentidental advice and support.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

Blackwood care

Blackwood care Provide personalised care at home and housing support. 24/7 digital support – round the clock support service. Have care homes in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Stirling.

Last updated: June 4, 2026

British Red Cross

British Red Cross  Help anyone, anywhere in the UK to get the support they need including hiring a wheelchair, struggling with the rising cost of living, support in your home and loneliness. Provide emergency support for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants, including victims of trafficking.  

Last updated: October 9, 2025

Capa First Response

Capa First Response Online platform for families and professionals – supporting those impacted by a child using harmful and/or aggressive behaviours towards a parent or caregiver, including neuro-diverse young people up to 25yrs.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Care Inspectorate

Care Inspectorate  The Care Inspectorate regulates and inspects care services in Scotland to make sure that they meet the right standards. Provides information on how to choose a care service that support particular groups of people, for example, childminders, daycare of children’s services, care at home, care homes for adults and how to raise a […]

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Carers of West Lothian

Carers of West Lothian Work collaboratively to provide support, information, advice and representation, to help unpaid carers, young carers and disabled people in West Lothian.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Carers of West Lothian

Carers of West Lothian  Information, resources, advice and support for all unpaid carers and people with disabilities living in West Lothian.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Carers Scotland

Carers Scotland Part of Carers UK. Provides advice, information and support to carers in Scotland.  A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is disabled, has an illness or long-term condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older.

Last updated: January 28, 2026

Carers Trust

Carers Trust  Provide support, information, advice and services for people caring at home for a family member or friend. Help carers to access local services, to making their views heard by opinion formers and professionals, to connect with everyone and everything that can make a difference to their lives.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

Change Mental Health

Change Mental Health   Delivering information, care and support to people living with poor mental health, mental illness or supporting somebody who is cross Scotland, making sure people have the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them. 

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Coalition of Carers in Scotland

Coalition of Carers in Scotland Coalition of unpaid carers and local carer organisations who work to promote the voice of carers in the development of services, policy and legislation.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

CORAM Family and Childcare

Coram Family and Childcare Works to make the UK a better place for families, focusing on childcare and the early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term.

Last updated: January 28, 2026