Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) give financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning. Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are open on the West Lothian Council website. You can apply using the link below:
https://westlothian.gov.uk/ema
If you are still struggling to afford school uniforms, with or without the EMA, we’re here to help. Our service provides school uniform packs for those in urgent need, available through referral. Referrals can be made by professionals working with families, including those from schools, The Advice Shop, Health Visitors, Social Workers, and organisations like the Citizens Advice Bureau, Women’s Aid, Home-Start, and Carers of West Lothian etc. For more information and contact details, please visit our website: School Bank West Lothian Referrals. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.