Disability

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

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/

Accessible TrainTravel and Facilities

Accesible train travel and facilities Information includes links to: accessibility at specific stations; services and facilities available onboard your train; passenger assistance; travelling with your wheel chair; powered mobility scooters; visually impaired customers; assistance dogs; Sunflower Lanyards.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Adult Learning

Adult Learning  Lists Adult learning opportunities in West Lothian including reading, writting and numbers plus leisure courses.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Ark People Housing Care. Scotland

Ark People Housing Care – Scotland Specialise in supporting people (over the age of 16) with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions. Offer care and support services to people wherever they live, either in the home they own, in rented or in shared accommodation. 

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Aspire: supports people with spinal injury

Aspire: supports people with spinal injury  Provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, supporting them from injury to independence

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Bespoken

Bespoken An online community that seeks to share information, stimulate innovation and put people who have disabilities at the heart of the design process working directly with companies and designers on products that might help them.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Blue Badge scheme

Blue Badge scheme Helps you or your passenger park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. Details online on who qualifies and how to apply in Scotland. Similar schemes are available in other parts of the UK.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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

Calibre Audio

Calibre Audio UK-based charity providing an audiobook lending service to people with a print disability

Last updated: August 13, 2025

Capability Scotland

Capability Scotland Delivers care, support, and education for disabled children and adults across Scotland.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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

Contact – for families with disabled children

Contact – for families with disabled children Provides help, advice and support for families via helpline, email, web form or social media.  Online information and advice on a wide range of issues including: benefits, early years, education and learning, social care, health and medical care plus where to find legal advice. 

Last updated: April 15, 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