Social Services
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Social Services.
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/
Age UK
Age UK Provides support, companionship, information and advice (money and legal, health and wellbeing, care and support, work and learning). Services include: day centres, befriending services, free weekly telephone friendship calls and a free Age Uk Advice Line 0800 678 1602.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
EARS Advocacy Service to Older People
EARS Advocacy Service to Older People Free, Confidential, Independent and Professional Advocacy Service for people throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Last updated: September 3, 2025
Fatherhood Institute
Fatherhood Institute Provides a range of information about / for fathers. Downloadable free Fatherhood Factsheets, which summarise what you need to know about your legal and employment rights, set out some ideas about important things to focus on, and suggest useful sources of advice and support; and a Becoming Dad guide for expectant and new fathers. […]
Last updated: June 3, 2026
Health and Care Professions Council (hcpc)
Health and Care Professions Council (hcpc) Keeps a register of health and care professionals and is the regulator of those professions in the UK. They protect the public by setting standards for professionals’ education, training and practice and take action if professionals do not meet the standards.
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Health and Social Care Partnerships Scotland
Health and Social Care Partnerships Scotland There are 31 health and social care partnerships in Scotland. Each health and social care partnership works towards a set of national health and wellbeing outcomes. All Partnerships are responsible for adult social care, adult primary health care and unscheduled adult hospital care. Some are also responsible for children’s […]
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Legal Services Agency (L.S.A)
Legal Services Agency (L.S.A) Provide legal advice and representation for those experiencing mental illness, poverty, homelessness, employment issues, incapacity, or any other vulnerable circumstances in all the relevant courts and tribunals in Scotland.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Refuge: against domestic abuse
Refuge: against domestic abuse A UK domestic abuse organisation that supports those who have experienced abuse. Mainly support women and children, but their community services also extend to men. Advice and resources provided on what is domestice abuse and if you know someone who is being abused. Free and confidental National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 […]
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Royal Voluntary Service
Royal Voluntary Service A volunteer comunity that helps people keep leading independent, healthy and happy lives, by offering a helping hand where it’s needed. Offer practical support by taking care of the things that people are less able to do for themselves, like shopping or getting to and from social activities. Also provide social and emotional […]
Last updated: September 3, 2025
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Last updated: December 16, 2025
Scottish Social Services Council
Scottish Social Services Council Regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland. Information available includes searchable register SSSC registered workers, Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers, qualifications, hearings to determine fitness to practise and decisions made.
Last updated: March 25, 2026
Scottish Women’s Aid
Scottish Women’s Aid A network that provides information and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse across Scotland. This includes Scotland’s 24 hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Shelter England
Shelter England Provides advice and support services with housing issues and homelessness online on their website and also offer one-to-one, personalised help,
Last updated: June 24, 2026