Carers of East Lothian Newsletter Spring 2026
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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Carers of East Lothian Newsletter. Our newsletter is for unpaid carers and is issued three times a year. We hope that the newsletter … Read more
Carers of East Lothian response to the East Lothian Carers Strategy consultation
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During February and March 2026, the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) consulted the public on their draft Local Carers Strategy 2026–2030, which is East Lothian’s third local … Read more
Carers of East Lothian – Hustings (Scottish Elections 2026)
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On Thursday April 2nd 2026, Carers of East Lothian hosted a hustings. The hustings were organised to give carers a chance to hear directly from local candidates standing in the … Read more
Carers of East Lothian Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Unpaid Carers
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As you may have heard, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year at Carers of East Lothian. To mark this really special milestone, we are hosting a variety of events throughout the year. … Read more
Carers of East Lothian are Recruiting
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We are currently recruiting for three roles at Carers of East Lothian. We are a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care … Read more
Changes to Carer Support Payment in March 2026
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From 15 March 2026, important improvements are being introduced to carer support payments in Scotland. These include: Coalition of Carers in Scotland have put together a simple summary explaining all … Read more
Right to a Break for carers – government consultation
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The Scottish Government has launched a 12‑week consultation on the new Right to Breaks for carers in Scotland. This change to existing carers legislation aims to give unpaid carers stronger … Read more
Scottish Election 2026 – Unpaid Carer Hustings with Carers of East Lothian
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Join us on 2nd April, 9:45am – 11:15am for a hustings chaired by our CEO, Jenny White. This is a chance to hear directly from political candidates about their stance … Read more
East Lothian Carers Strategy 2026 – 2030
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The East Lothian Draft Carers Strategy for 2026 – 2030 has now been published. We are sharing this on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership who would like your … Read more
We are Recruiting – Board of Directors
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We are currently recruiting charity trustees for our Board of Directors. A commitment to working as part of a group to guide CoEL’s work to improve the lives of carers is the most essential quality we … Read more
Daily Living Equipment and Technology Solutions
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Please find information from the East Lothian Rehabilitation Service about new drop in educations sessions for daily living equipment, technology solutions and carers. These sessions offer practical advice on daily … Read more
Carers of East Lothian – 30 Year Anniversary
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This year, we are delighted to be celebrating our 30th birthday at Carers of East Lothian. To mark this special milestone, we will be hosting a series of enjoyable events … Read more