News & Events

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week (15-19 June), when people and organisations join together to raise awareness of loneliness. Loneliness is something that can affect any one of us at any point in our lives, but this issue has become more prominent during the... Read More →

As part of National Volunteer week we will be sharing the stories of some of our wonderful volunteers. Today Julie shares her story and what its like to volunteer at Home-Start. I had decided to volunteer as my own children were older and had become more independent and had moved... Read More →

Twice as many low income families (under £16,000 p.a.) are not optimistic about life after lockdown compared with those earning more (over £30,000 p.a.) 57% parents are concerned about their own wellbeing or mental health in the year ahead 65 % of parents are particularly worried... Read More →

As part of National Volunteer week we will be sharing the stories of some of our wonderful volunteers. Today Angela share’s her story and what its like to volunteer at Home-Start. I was a single mum with 2 kids, albeit working full time, but felt there was something missing... Read More →

Friday 21st May is World Meditation Day. Daily meditation can decrease stress. You can decrease your stress by practicing meditation each day, being active and listening to music Do you meditate? Maybe you’re not sure how to or think it’s all about finding inner peace and... Read More →

Carol Ann has been volunteering at Home-Start West Lothian for a few years. Her journey volunteering has been something that’s really enriched her life. By helping other people, Carol Ann found that she was also helping herself. I needed something for myself. Something to bring... Read More →

Get your business involved in partnership with us The funding we receive from businesses plays an important part in helping us support children and their families across West Lothian. Why partner with us No two partnerships are alike and so we treat each company as unique,... Read More →

Regular Home-Start West Lothian contributor Marie Claire Donnelly has written her first book It Is What It Is: Universal and Everlasting Lessons from Lockdown The book deals with how we all felt in Lockdown and the lessons learned to cope with this unprecedented situation we... Read More →

Our latest addition to the Home-Start West Lothian is in the spotlight in the Meet the Team Feature. I have just started my role at Home Start as a Family Support Coordinator. In this role, I will receive referrals for families who require support and I will match them to... Read More →