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Manager (Jane Berkley) etc. information, job searching,several producingcomputers CVs,available for free online the building or at home. directly either in privatepersonal interview appointments rooms in withservice. advisors Residents can employabilitycall and make and financialLothian inclusion Council’s ‘Knock-Knock’Employment, Business Gatewayduring theand week.West Theseservices include areAccess available to at different times 11am – We also have access to ICT facilities, with Various employment and business-related

client is unwilling to stophospitalisation drinking) or homelessnessneglect, (even posing where significant difficulties risk of with day towhere day livingchronic skills alcohol or selfuse has resulted in arrangement Evening appointments available by westlothian.gov.uk Or text on Admin you have consent to do referralso or to refer someoneinformation else as or long advice as or to make a self Referral via Duty Social Work offer Social Work assessment of needs Opening hours: 9am -5pm Monday-Friday E-mail: socialworkaddictionsteam@

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NHS L othian Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Health Directory westlothian Community and Health Care Partnership West Lothian chcp .org.uk Mental Wellbeing there is no health without good mental health Mental health means our ability to enjoy life and cope with its challenges Feeling well within yourself makes it easier to choose healthy options and allows us to participate in lots of different activities. OTHER SUPPORT AVAILABLE

BREATHING SPACE HEALTH ISSUES IN THE Here are 10 tips to promote your sense of well Breathing Space provides 0800 83 85 87 or visit www. COMMUNITY (HIC) being that that you may find helpful: experienced advisors to listen if you breathingspaceScotland.co.uk feel down or depressed The Health Issues in the 1 Keep in touch with friends and loved ones Community course is a SAMARITANS: 01324 622066 nationally recognised  2 Talk about your feelings with people you trust MIND YOUR HEID www.mindyourheid.com training course that enables  3 Listen when others talk about their feelings participants to explore and PUT YOUR WEST FOOT FORWARD  4 Feel good about yourself understand the educational, Put Your West Foot Forward on Thursdays. These walks are social, political and  5 Do something for YOU (not to impress others) promotes and encourages light to moderate (1 to 2 miles) community development  6 Take a break! walking as a physical activity lasting about 1 hour so. Walking processes that are involved in addressing health  7 Do something creative amongst the least active routes have been around the population of West Lothian. Partnership centre. issues in the community.  8 Ask for help – you’re not the only one! Fauldhouse Community For further information contact The course aims to build  9 Eat well and drink moderately Development trust has a well- Laura Dunkel, Health Walk individual confidence and group skills and confidence,  10 Be active established walking group which Development officer on holds regular weekly walks in 01506 771896 or laura.dunkel@ develop good practice in and around the village at 10am westlothian.gov.uk community development and health and provide EXERCISE REFERRAL SCHEME more accessible routes into learning and employment. An Exercise Referral Scheme Pitstop Fitness Centre in . For further Information is in operation through GP Individuals can receive a free 12- contact Laura Dunkel practices across West Lothian. week free membership and support Community Health This programme is available to all from staff from West Lothian Leisure. Development officer residents in the ward at the Contact your GP practice for more 01506 771896 information.

BREAKFAST CLUBS WOMEN’S AID Breakfast clubs provide children St Thomas Primaries. Clubs will Choose Life is a ten-year national strategy with These include: with a free or subsidised meal open for P1 – P3 pupils in Falla Provides refuge, support the ultimate goal of reducing the suicide rate in SafeTALK: ½ day Suicide Alertness Training either in a school or community Hill, St John the Baptist and Breich and information for women It is part of the government’s National ASIST: 2 day Suicide Intervention Skills Training based setting. Clubs are currently primary schools in August 2010. and any accompanying Programme for Improving Mental Health and SMHFA: 2 day Scottish Mental Health First Aid running in Stoneyburn Primary , For further information contact children who have Well-being. A range of suicide awareness Training Parkhead Primary and Addiewell/ the Head teacher. experienced or are raising and suicide prevention training sessions ASIST TUNE UP: ½ day refresher for those experiencing domestic DRUG AND ALCOHOL ALCOHOL REDUCTION PROJECT are advertised in the Fauldhouse area and are trained in ASIST 2 or more years ago. abuse. available free of charge to anyone living or Contact June Gilfether at june.gilfether@ A community based drug and Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs working in West Lothian. westlothian.gov.uk or 01506 771728 or hit@ alcohol project is currently working Partnership to reduce alcohol Contact 01324 635661 or westlothian.gov.uk in Addiewell, Loganlea and use in West Lothian. For further 01786 470897 Stoneyburn. The alcohol reduction information contact Rita Kisitu on project is one of a number of 01506 281084. initiatives funded through the GP SERVICES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Works with anyone over 16 to For information on Adult Learning Dr V Ritchie Tel No: 01501 770282 Practice Manager: Dr I A Jones Mrs A Beuken improve literacy and numeracy opportunities call 0800 731 Fauldhouse Partnership centre Tel No: 01501 77203 (Comm) skills. This free service provides 1831 or email Janice.Davidson@ Blackfaulds Place Primary Care and Community access to workshops, short courses westlothian.gov.uk or Fauldhouse Fax No: 01501 772515 Manager: Mrs C Bebbington and ongoing individual learning. visit www.abeonline.org.uk EH47 9AS STOP SMOKING SERVICES DENTAL SERVICES PREPARATION FOR Stop Smoking clinics run at The Practice Nurse at Stoneyburn

NHS dental services will be exemption category (including PARENTING, FAULDHOUSE Health Directory Addiewell Pitstop on a Thursday Health Centre sees patients at that provided from the Partnership children and young people up 2 - 3.30pm, West Calder Community practice on a 1-1 basis. There is also This new pre-natal Centre in two modern purpose to age 18) will receive dental Centre on a Wednesday 11.30 - a Pharmacy stop smoking support support and education Centre on a Wednesday 11.30 - a Pharmacy stop smoking support designed surgeries for people treatment free of charge. Contact 12.30, Fauldhouse Salvation Army service. programme is aimed at 12.30, Fauldhouse Salvation Army service. of all ages. Standard NHS fees the GP Community Reception parents in Fauldhouse Hall on a Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm. will be charged for treatment, in the Partnership Centre Tel No: and Stoneyburn, It although anyone falling into an 01501 77203 WEST LOTHIAN DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE (WLDAS) comprises a ten week WLDAS provides a range of health centre which incorporate COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT rolling programme, run on one half day per week education/training, counselling/ the Fauldhouse area, all clinics by Community learning and development of skills, including, throughout the year. support services in relation appointment only development contribute to for example, literacy and to alcohol, drug misuse and WLDAS and Youth Action Project a range of national and local numeracy, that people can use in The sessions address smoking. are both involved with a monthly outcomes. Youth work supports employment, their community, issues surrounding The service has adult client group at Polbeth village hall for young people to become further learning or as parents and parenthood, including clinics in West Calder Friday young people ages 12 ~ 16yrs. confident individuals, effective family members to support their labour and birth, optimum afternoon 2 ~ 5pm @ West Calder For further information contact contributors, responsible citizens children in their important early nutrition including Community Centre. WLDAS 01506 430225 (24 and successful learners. The years. For further information breastfeeding and healthy WLDAS have four adult client hour answer service) or email service supports lifelong learning contact Ruth Plevin or Jim McKay weaning practices, post- clinics per week @ Whitburn [email protected] in communities. This enables the natal depression, smoking in pregnancy; activities to MOVING INTO HEALTH Fauldhouse and Breich Valley Valley and Breich Fauldhouse support the development aims to improve and maintain the health and well-being of people who of practical skills in experience homelessness prospective parents, Our main objectives are: n To ensure vulnerable people and sessions aimed at n To meet health and wellbeing receive a service they are entitled to supporting parents as needs of homeless people n Improve support and advise on individuals including (roofless, sofa surfing, in temporary health issues to those working income maximisation. accommodation, or at risk of with homeless people homelessness) n Promote through health The programme is to be n Provide assessment and promotion and education on offered to all expectant implement planned nurse mental health and wellbeing for families living in the area. intervention and mental health clients and those supporting Crèche facilities will be support to people whilst in them provided. temporary accommodation Based in Lomond House in n For further details contact Identify mainstream agencies, Livingston the service is currently your Health Visitor (working in partnership with available during standard office housing, health and social work), hours, Monday to Friday 9.00am - which are best placed to meet 5.00pm. Tel: 01506 775905 / 01506 the health needs of those who are 775922 / 01506 775972 homeless