Supporting people who care for family and friends
The NHS Inform website has a useful Q&A regarding carers and self-isolation (advice correct at 13th March 2020) If you’re a carer and need to self-isolate, you should discuss the needs of the person you care for with either your: health protection team social worker primary care team – your GP or NHS 24 (111) … Read more
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 infection control guidelines; Plan for contingencies and check with the local authority what the emergency plan is; Make the most of networks now – family, … Read more
We have moved to our new premises in East Lothian Community Hospital, Alderston Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF. Our phone number remains 0131 665 0135 and we are continuing to support unpaid Carers from all over East Lothian.
Join us in our new premises at East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington on Tuesday 19 November at 11am. Please let us know if you will attend by calling 0131 665 0135
We are currently recruiting for a full time Carer Support Worker: https://goodmoves.com/vacancy/a4s0N000000H3FnQAK/Carer-Support-Worker
Michael Huddleston, Dementia Advisor from Alzheimer Scotland is holding a new advice surgery at CoEL’s office every Friday of the month, w.e.f. Oct 5 2018. 1 hour appointments are available – to book one please call CoEL reception on 0131 665 0135.
At Cockenzie House on 13 September 2018 @ 10.15am. Free to all Carers caring for a family member/ friend with dementia. Booking essential.
Day Out at Winton Estate, Pencaitland Take some time away from your caring routine and join us for a summer day out. We’ll meet for coffee, have a guided walk with a countryside ranger and then enjoy a leisurely lunch. Thursday 14 June 2018 at 10.30am This outing is for carers only and is free of charge. … Read more
Visit Good Moves website for details https://goodmoves.org.uk/vacancy/a4s0n000000y59jqas-carer-support-workers
Our Director, Andrew, ran a marathon MANY years ago when he was in his 20’s and now he is starting on his bucket list by running the Paris Marathon on 8th April to raise money for CoEL. Please visit https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/andrewtweedy1 if you would like to donate.