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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
The Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service TIPS-EIC team has updated the Lothian parent anxiety resources. You can find their flyer here with a list of their updated resources for parents and carers on anxiety and worry: Resources for Parents and Carers:Anxiety and Worry
Welcome to the second 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 keeps you up to date with relevant and important information for unpaid carers as well as keeping you in the loop about what we are … Read more
The Carers of East Lothian survey was conducted earlier in 2024. The survey was disseminated to carers via CoEL’s mailing list, social media platforms and via an East Lothian professional network to reach as many carers as possible. The survey was designed to help deepen the organisations understanding of unpaid care and ensure their services … Read more
Carers Week 2024 is 10th – 16th June. The theme this year is Putting Carers on the Map. We have a wide variety of opportunities this year for carers to engage in different activities.
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 Time for Me grant within the past 12 months.) Apply for financial support to enable you to enjoy some time for yourself and have a … Read more
Carers of East Lothian CEO Jessica Wade and the rest of the team of staff and volunteers are thrilled to announce that the organisation have successfully achieved the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award. The award follows a rigorous assessment of CoEL’s services to unpaid carers across East Lothian. Welcoming the award for Carers of East Lothian, … Read more