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