- Signpost will no longer be able to support you in person or on the phone, nor guide you to support information, groups or organisations appropriate to your needs from 31st March 2023 as they will be closing from that date.
- However their revised website will contain lots of useful information, links and resources and will be available until March 2025
Signpost is a registered charity which offers support and information to young people with additional support needs (with or without a diagnosis) and their families in West Lothian, on any topic related to the child's needs. Signpost has a helpline, 'drop-in' office (no appointment required), newsletter, website and Facebook page (Signpost West Lothian), and also offers training for carers and advocacy. Signpost supports families to have an ordinary life, with the same choices and opportunities as any other family.
Telephone : 01506 431123 Email : enquiries@signpost-online.co.uk Web Address : http://www.signpost-online.co.uk The Action Group is about no barriers for people with a learning disability and individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs. It is about changing lives for the better, and making sure that everyone gets the chance to live their life to its fullest potential. We see the unique person in all of our users – your dreams, your desires, and your aspirations – and try our best to help. We also provide a high standard of support in personal care, in helping people with complex health needs, and in assisting people with complex medical conditions.
Telephone : 0131 285 5207 Email : info@actiongroup.org.uk Web Address : https://actiongroup.org.uk Linlithgow-based wellbeing service designed for neurodivergent young people aged 12-18 who are not in full-time attendance in mainstream education and require support to re-engage with learning. Working in partnership with schools and wider education partners,
Vibe provides a flexible support structure to help neurodivergent young people access learning opportunities.
With a focus on reducing anxiety, building resilience, and improving self-esteem, young people can confidently build relationships to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Telephone : 01506 841900 Email : info@donaldsons.org.uk Web Address : https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/vibe/ The Educational Psychology Service works to improve the wellbeing and educational outcomes of all children and young people in West Lothian through the application of psychology in practice.
Telephone : 01506 283130 Email : ed.psych@westlothian.gov.uk Web Address : https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/EducationPsychologyService