Carers of East Lothian

Supporting people who care for family and friends

Tel: 0131 665 0135

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  • Power of Attorney

    Power of Attorney is important for people who are becoming less able. It can allow a friend or family member to manage their affairs and make decisions when they are no longer able to do so. We can provide information and help complete forms for FREE.

    Power of Attorney
  • Stress / Poor Health

    Carers often have poor health themselves and are frequently under a great deal of stress. We can help as a listening ear and provide support on techniques to manage stress. We can also help carers get the support they need from their GPs and others.

    Stress / Poor Health
  • Support Groups & Workshops

    We run a range of monthly support groups for carers across East Lothian and workshops and events to help ensure carers have the information they need. All these are friendly and welcoming and a good chance to meet other carers.

    Support Groups & Workshops
  • Mental Health Carers

    Mental health problems affects one person in three in Scotland. Mental Health Carers can be very isolated and struggle to cope with their loved one’s depression or erratic behavior. We have a dedicated worker to support Mental Health Carers.

    Mental Health Carers
  • Money and Benefits

    Last year we helped carers and the people they care for claim over £1 million in annualised welfare benefits. Could we help you or someone you know?

    Money and Benefits
  • Connections for Life

    Carers of East Lothian (COEL) has launched a new Connections for Life project to support carers whose loved ones are at risk of suicide.

    ***Click on title to read full post***

    Connections for Life
  • Call for volunteers – our new befriending service needs you!

    Volunteer with us to have fun, meet new people, build skills and confidence, and make a difference to carers in your community.

    **Click on the title to read full post***

    Call for volunteers – our new befriending service needs you!

Who are carers?

husband caring for wife, 50s

Carers are people who provide help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because they are frail, have a long term illness or disability.

How we can help

power of attorney

About CoEL

Carers of East Lothian supports all adults in a caring situation in East Lothian to get information and services to help their individual caring role, enhance their own wellbeing, and strengthen their collective voice to improve services.

Our latest news

***WE’RE HIRING – come work with us***

Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) is currently recruiting new team members. Please click on the links below for job descriptions and details of how to apply. : Parent Carer Support Worker Carer Support Worker Volunteer & Training Coordinator (Maternity cover) Group Worker (Men who care) We are also looking for Trustees to join our Management…

Contact us

The Carers Centre is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

TEL: 0131 665 0135
EMAIL: centre@coel.org.uk
ADDRESS:
Carers of East Lothian
East Lothian Community Hospital,
Alderston Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF

Carers of East Lothian is a charity registered in Scotland Charity Number SC027000 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. SC366908

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