Social Care Emergency Team (SCET)

SCET provides emergency social work services out with normal office hours. The team works in co-operation with other council services, such as the out-of-hours homeless officer, and also with the emergency services.

Operational hours

• Monday to Thursday - 4.30pm until 2.00am then on standby service until 8.30am
• Friday - 3.45pm until 1.00am then on standby service until 8.00am
• Saturday/Sunday - 8.00am until 2.00am then on standby service until 8.00am
• Public Holiday cover is provided from 8.30am

In an emergency situation, the preferred method of contacting is by telephone.

Contact Details

Phone number: 01506 281028 or 01506 281029

Email: SCETReferrals@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)