Home-Start West Lothian, a long established local charity supporting young families across West Lothian.
Call: 01506 415755 Email: admin@homestartwl.org.uk

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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!

Free 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

ActivityLocationVenue (click map link)Date and timeMore info
Play in the ParkLivingstonHowden ParkMondays in July (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th): 10am -11.30amEmail for details
Farm Trip
Booking required
LivingstonAlmond Valley Heritage CentreMonday 10th August, meet 9.45amEmail 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.

GroupLocationVenue (click map link)Date and timeMore info
Early Days:
0 – 12 months
LivingstonHSWL OfficeMondays, 1pm-2.30pm (starts 6th July, continues in the summer)View/download
Stay & Play:
0-5 years
LivingstonLivingston Free ChurchTuesdays, 10am- 11.30am (continues in the summer)View/download
Stay & Play:
0-5 years
BathgateAcredale HouseTuesdays, 1.30pm-3pm (continues in the summer)View/download
Messy Play:
0-5 years
LivingstonHSWL OfficeTuesdays, 1.30pm-2.30pm (term time only, last: 23 June, restart: 18 Aug)View/download
Stay & Play:
0-5 years
BlackburnBlackburn Partnership CentreWednesdays, 10am -11.30am (continues in the summer)View/download
Stay & Play:
0-5 years
FauldhouseEastfield Development CentreWednesdays, 10am -11.30am (term time only, last: 24 June, restart: 12 Aug)View/download
Bookbug:
0-5 years
LivingstonHSWL OfficeWednesdays, 12pm (last: 24 June, restart: 22 July)View/download
Wish for WellnessLivingstonHSWL OfficeThursdays,
10am – 11.30am – creche available (term time)
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Baby Massage
6 weeks to 6 months
BathgateAcredale HouseThursdays,
1.30pm-2pm 20th August – 24th September
Booking required
Stroll & StrideFauldhouseEastfield Development CentreThursdays,
11am-12pm
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ASN Early Years:
Under 5
Booking required
LivingstonHSWL OfficeFridays,
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.