West Lothian Council staff intranet provides a wide range of information and support to employees in relation to the current COVID-19 crisis including advice, support, resources and learning opportunities to support wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme (Help Employee Assistance Programme) provides a free and confidential counselling and advice helpline service.
Available to: all WLC employees
Service open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Access information available on intranet.

Workplace Chaplaincy Service provides a listening ear and wellbeing support as required
Available to: all WLC staff
Jean Thomson, Chaplain Tel: 07810 178048 Email: jeankthomson@hotmail.com
Paul Wilson, Lead Chaplain Tel: 07703 585987 Email: paul.wilson@wpcscotland.co.uk

Occupational Health (Optima) provides guidance for employees, including live exercise classes and Youtube videos on back care and wellbeing.
Available to: WLC employees
Access via WLC intranet
Physiotherapy advice accessed via line manager.

Money Advice Service offers free, impartial and confidential advice to anyone experiencing financial stress or worry.
Available to: WLC employees
Self refer using online form at: www.westlothian.gov.uk/money-worries
Or phone Gillian Pearson on 01506 283000
Further help is available here

West Lothian Council Domestic and Sexual Abuse Team offers guidance and advice to people affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
Available to: WLC employees
Tel: 01506 281 055
Email: dasat@westlothian.gov.uk

West Lothian Women’s Aid
Tel: 01506 41372
Email: info@wlwa.org.uk
Link: www.wlwa.org.uk