West Lothian SDS Peer Support
2025-02-25 11:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | West Barn, Carmondean Community Centre, Fells Rigg, Livingston, EH54 8AX, United Kingdom
Event details:
The event is on Tuesday, 25th February, and will run from 11am-1:30pm. We welcome you to join from 10:45am, so the session can start at 11am.
This group will take place in the West Barn, Carmondean Community Centre, EH54 8AX.
Access into the West Barn, the Carmondean Centre, and disabled bathrooms is all step-free.
From 12:30pm, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items are provided for lunch.
Find more information about accessibility at our peer support groups here
About this event
Our peer support groups provide a space to share experiences and knowledge around Self-Directed Support (SDS). Through meaningful connections with others who understand your experiences, you will find a space to share, learn, and feel listened to.
The sessions are welcoming, relaxed and informal. Bringing people together to discuss the aspects of SDS that matter to them. We encourage mutual understanding and acceptance through the sharing of lived experiences.
We aim to increase understanding around Self-Directed Support, enabling you to make informed decisions about social care.
What is peer support?
Focussed on collective knowledge and collaboration, peer support groups provide a space for people to share their experiences, feelings, and knowledge with others who can understand.
Peers are those with similar lived experiences who can understand and offer support.
Peer support groups create an environment that uses collective knowledge, lived experience, and a mutual approach to build awareness and knowledge. The relationships and community built through peer support groups can also offer emotional and practical support.

Who can attend
Disabled people
People with long-term conditions
Older people

Who live in West Lothian and are:

Interested in learning more about Self-Directed Support
Are currently accessing or interested in accessing Self-Directed Support

Why attend
Meet other people who want to discuss and share knowledge around accessing Self-Directed Support
Find a community of people with similar lived experiences

Find out practical information and resources about SDS
Improve your understanding and confidence in managing all aspects of SDS

How to register for this event
Email PSL@lothiancil.org.uk
Call 0131 475 2350,

We require registration by 18th February. After this date, any specific dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for.

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