During 2021 we are going to begin offering new health and wellbeing services to people living within West Lothian. We will also have digital services available which you can take part in no matter where you live. If you would like to register your interest for any of the following services, please fill in your details here.
We will contact you soon to give you more information and to let you know when we plan to start trailing our new services. These will include:
A 50-65 year old's support and information group from people facing early onset Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other age related illnesses
A Carer support group
A Tea and Chat group
Digital support and information services via your own device (e.g. laptop, smartphone or tablet) or via Braid House devices where available
Braid House are seeking a volunteer bus attendant to help us look after our clients as they travel to and from the day centre. Ideally this will be someone with a background in care or similar. If you would like to help and you are available Monday to Friday between 8.45am to 11.00am and 2.30pm to 5.00pm, get in touch. If you are only available one or two days per week that's fine too. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 01506 430615.
Take part in the Virtual Kiltwalk 2021 and raise funds for Braid House! On the 23rd - 25th April you can walk 10 miles, 15 miles, run a 10K or even complete 500 skips. Whatever your fitness level - set a challenge that works for you and support elderly, vulnerable and isolated people within West Lothian. Sign up here and choose Braid House as your charity: https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.
Looking for something to brighten up the lockdown? Why not order yourself a delicious afternoon tea or cupcake box! This is also a great present to send to a friend who needs a little cheering up. Call 07783438315 to order, collection from Braid House in Livingston or delivery within West Lothian is £1.50 (free for orders of over 25 within 20 miles). Please order at least 24 hours in advance, available Monday - Friday, orders for the weekend will be delivered on a Friday.
For the afternoon tea, a variety of sandwich fillings are on offer and the sweet treats change weekly. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when ordering.
With yesterday's news of another lockdown for mainland Scotland, we know many of you will be feeling upset and anxious. We want all of our client's and their families to know, Braid House is still here to support you. While our day centre will once again have to close, Braid House remains open and we will be providing Outreach Wellbeing Support to all of our clients. Do you know someone who is elderly and vulnerable or isolated who would benefit from our support? Call 01506 430615 to chat to our team. Please share this post to help us reach more people in need across West Lothian.
One of our team will be in touch with all of our clients/their families this week, to ask which of our services you would find helpful. We will revert back to the services we we're offering prior to October, this includes;
- Delivery of our freshly prepared, home style meals
- Group digital support via zoom
- Telephone support
- 1-2-1 Home support (where and if appropriate)
- Activity packs
We know this is such a hard time for everyone, but please don't feel you are alone. Braid House is here to support you. Call 01506 430615 if you need to speak to us.
