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1 to 1 Support
Tailored support for families with children under 5.
Home-Start WL Groups
Free Groups for children under 5 across West Lothian.
Referrals
How to refer yourself or someone else.
Community Resources
Ways to access activities and support across West Lothian.
Our Services and Support
We offer a wide range of practical support to help children and families thrive. We operate across West Lothian through community groups, wellbeing activities, workshops and tailored one-to-one assistance from trained volunteers and specialist staff, we provide opportunities for families to build relationships, improve their wellbeing and help give every child the best start in life. Explore our services below to find the support that’s right for you.
Stay in the know
We update group calendars, events and general information every few months. We will email you every few months, no spam we promise!
Home-Start Community Groups across West Lothian
From parent and toddler sessions and family activities to wellbeing groups, peer support networks and community events, our services bring people together to reduce isolation, strengthen confidence and create a sense of belonging..
Additional Summer Programme 2026
| Activity | Location | Venue (click map link) | Date and time | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play in the Park | Livingston | Howden Park | Mondays in July (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th): 10am–11.30am | Email for details |
| Farm Trip Booking required | Livingston | Almond Valley Heritage Centre | Monday 10th August, meet 9.45am | Email to book |
Our ongoing Community Groups throughout the year
Some Community Groups are term-time only, please see below for latest information.
Any queries email us.
| Group | Location | Venue (click map link) | Date and time | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Days: 0 – 12 months | Livingston | HSWL Office | Mondays, 1pm–2.30pm (starts 6th July, continues in the summer) | View/download |
| Stay & Play: 0-5 years | Livingston | Livingston Free Church | Tuesdays, 10am–11.30am (continues in the summer) | View/download |
| Stay & Play: 0-5 years | Bathgate | Acredale House | Tuesdays, 1.30pm–3pm (continues in the summer) | View/download |
| Messy Play: 0-5 years | Livingston | HSWL Office | Tuesdays, 1.30pm–2.30pm (term time only, last: 23 June, restart: 18 Aug) | View/download |
| Stay & Play: 0-5 years | Blackburn | Blackburn Partnership Centre | Wednesdays, 10am–11.30am (continues in the summer) | View/download |
| Stay & Play: 0-5 years | Fauldhouse | Eastfield Development Centre | Wednesdays, 10am–11.30am (term time only, last: 24 June, restart: 12 Aug) | View/download |
| Bookbug: 0-5 years | Livingston | HSWL Office | Wednesdays, 12pm (last: 24 June, restart: 22 July) | View/download |
| Wish for Wellness | Livingston | HSWL Office | Thursdays, 10am–11.30am – creche available (term time) | View/download |
| Baby Massage 6 weeks to 6 months | Bathgate | Acredale House | Thursdays, 1.30pm–2pm 20th August – 24th September | Booking required |
| Stroll & Stride | Fauldhouse | Eastfield Development Centre | Thursdays in term time, restarts 13th Aug 11am–12pm | View/download |
| ASN Early Years: Under 5 Booking required | Livingston | HSWL Office | Fridays, 10am–11am (starts 17th July) | Download Email to book |
Connecting with our services and support
We accept referrals from either yourself for your family, or from third party referrers, such as Health Visitors, Social Workers, Family Nurse Practitioners, schools, NHS, or individual referrers. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Email us if you have any questions.
Referral pathways
We accept referrals via our secure online forms, the FORT system, and via email.
Refer yourself online
Contact us for 1 to 1 support or groups for your family
Refer a family online
Contact us to refer a family for Groups or 1 to 1 Support
Refer a family using FORT
Use the West Lothian FORT Referral System
Email us
Ask questions or find out about alternative referral routes.
Community Resources
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