We held our Annual General Meeting on 29th November at the Maitlandfield House Hotel in Haddington. We were delighted that lots of members and other interested people could attend. During…
CoEL AGM
Financial Insecurity Fund
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…
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…
Time for Me Grants
Our Time for Me small grants are funded by the Scottish Government and East Lothian Council. (Please note that we cannot accept applications from carers who have already received a…
Flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines for carers
Unpaid carers (16+) are eligible for a free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster this winter. Book your appointment now online or via the national vaccination helpline.
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CoEL Next Steps Survey 2021 – Summary of Results
We are delighted to share the results of CoEL’s Next Steps 2021 survey – thank you to everyone who took part.
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Legal Advice Clinic – September 2021
Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 30th September from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Martin Monaghan.
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Carers Week 2021 (7th to 13th June)
Check out our online and face-to-face programme of events for Carers Week 2021, starting on Monday 7th June. All events are FREE to carers but must be booked in advance.
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Course Recordings
Recordings from “Introduction to Mindfulness” Course facilitated by Phil McCrossan for Carers of East Lothian (CoEL), Autumn 2020.
Carers and Coronavirus
Carers Scotland and Carers Trust Scotland have made a joint statement regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19. The key messages for carers are: Follow core public health advice; Follow hygiene and…
