When you are looking after a family member or friend, it can be good to meet up
with other people who are caring too and understand what it's like.
We have several carer support groups throughout East Lothian, providing an opportunity
for you to take time out and enjoy a chat and a coffee in peaceful surroundings.
We currently support the groups listed below. If there is not a group in
your area, and you are interested in starting a group, we are always happy to help with the start up and provide ongoing support.
Open Arms Carers Group
Meet in the Open Arms Hotel, Dirleton on the first Tuesday of every month at 10.30am.
Open Arms Group
Open Arms Group visiting Paxton House
Summer Outing 2007
Dunbar Carers Group
Meet in Belhaven Parish Church on the second Wednesday of every month at 10.30am.
Dunbar Carers Group
Dunbar Group Outing
Haddington Carers Group
Meet in Newtonport Clinic on the last Wednesday of every month at 1.00pm.
East Linton Carers Group
Meet in the Lynton Centre on the first Thursday of every month at 10.00am.
Easy Linton Group Summer Outing 2007
Ormiston/Pencaitland Group
This group meet on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month, in Ormiston library.
Musselburgh Carers Group
Meet every three months in the Quayside Musselburgh (Thurday mornings)
Long Term Care Group
When someone you have been caring for moves into a care home there are a lot of different emotions
and practical changes for you to cope with. The Long Term Care Group is a friendly group of people sharing experiences
and knowledge and welcome new members to any meeting.
Meet in Musselburgh Community Learning Centre on the second Thursday of every month at
1pm.
Long Term Care Group visit to Nunraw Abbey
Long Term Care Group Outing
If you are interested in going along to any of the groups you would
be assured of a very friendly welcome. If you feel you would like to speak to someone first, please call the Carers
Centre on 0131 665 0135 for a friendly and informal chat.
