At Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) we know that many carers are facing increased costs and additional financial pressure at the moment. That’s why, with funding from East Lothian Health…
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1 Year of ‘Time For Me’
In October 2022, we launched our ‘Time For Me’ carer grants scheme, enabling unpaid carers to take a much-needed break from caring. In its first year the programme has supported…
1 Year Of ‘Time For Me’
In October 2022, CoEL launched their ‘Time For Me’ carer grants scheme to enable unpaid carers to take a much-needed break from caring. In its first year the programme supported…
The next Chapter: Making Carers Rights a Reality
We were thrilled to join Coalition of Carers In Scotland and VOCAL Edinburgh at Edinburgh City Chambers for their event ‘The next Chapter: Making Carers Rights a Reality’.
Mindfulness for Unpaid Carers at CoEL
CoEL have been running a 4-week introduction to mindfulness for unpaid carers.
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Recognising and Supporting Carers in the Community – Art Work
Carers created this beautiful art work whilst trying their hand at gel printing, which was new to all who participated
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Care to Create- regular crafting group for carers
A regular crafting group ‘Care to Create’ hosted at Haddington Day Centre and led by Volunteers Julie and Jenny was launched with a session creating beautiful paper flowers
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Intergenerational Alpaca Treks
Over 60 carers of all ages enjoyed an incredible intergenerational experience at John Muir Alpacas on Tuesday 4th April.
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EASTER HOLIDAY 2023
CoEL office and telephone line are closed for the Easter long weekend. We re-open on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 10 am. Happy Easter everyone.
Celebrating Events for Carers
We were delighted to host a series of very enjoyable events for carers at the end of 2022.
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