Supporting people who care for family and friends
CoEL 
We are delighted to have been awarded funding through the The National Lottery Awards for All Community Fund. The funding will enable us to offer therapeutic support for unpaid male carers in East Lothian who are experiencing poor mental health; loneliness; anxiety and depression. Through a confidential bespoke 1:1 coaching support service incorporating therapeutic approaches … Read more
If you are a Parent Carer who is caring for someone up to the age of 25, we would love to have your input into the development of the group support we offer to Parent Carers. Please complete the following survey by clicking the link below by Friday 8th November. Two completed entries will be … Read more
Unpaid carers will continue be eligible for the free Flu Vaccine this winter. You can read more about this here Unpaid carers will not be offered the Covid Booster this year. The Scottish Government has followed advice from JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) and will only be offering the Covid vaccine to the … Read more
World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing for all those going through the menopause. Even though menopause is a normal part of the life course, women report feeling … Read more
Since 2009, the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has designated October as World Menopause Awareness Month, with 18 October celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day. World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and … Read more
On Friday 27th September, the sun came out at Musselburgh Lagoons. A group of adult carers attending with Carers of East Lothian and a group of young carers attending with the East Lothian Council Young Carers team came together for an intergenerational activity afternoon with the brilliant Venturing Out. Carers of all ages, lots of … Read more
We at CoEL are absolutely delighted to be supported by local artist Kate Henderson. Kate has made 20 drawings over the past few months from walks along the Ormiston/Pencaitland railway walk. These drawings have formed her Colour for Carers project. Kate is selling each of these mounted pieces and has decided to generously donate 100% … Read more
To mark Falls Week, CoEL hosted Cara Blair, Physiotherapist and Acting Falls Lead from the East Lothian Rehabilitation Service who ran an incredibly informative session for carers with the focus of preventing falls. Attendees said that the session was really beneficial and full of valuable information. Here is Cara’s presentation for those of you who … Read more
Throughout October, we will be offering a FREE mindfulness course for carers. CoEL is a qualified mindfulness instructor. The course will be a four-week introduction to mindful meditation and relaxation techniques. This group is suitable for people who are brand new to mindfulness or those who would like to return to practice. During the sessions, … Read more
On 15th September 2024, CoEL’s very own Kirsty, Lydia and Suzie Q are participating in the Edinburgh kiltwalk. They are raising funds to support the work that Carers of East Lothian do locally to support unpaid carers. You can read more about it and support their amazing efforts by following this link to their Just … Read more