Over time your caring role is likely to change and may come to an end. Whatever the circumstances, changes to your caring role may bring very mixed emotions. We can support you through transitions, to prepare for endings and in the immediate aftermath of the event.
Carers of East Lothian provide support for Parent Carers. A Parent Carer is an adult who provides care for a child with additional support needs for whom they have parental responsibility. We can provide support to Parent Carers even if a medical diagnosis has not been given.
We support carers and the people they care for to understand their financial options and to claim the Benefits they are entitled to. We can assist with completing forms, give advice on how to maximise income and explain what your options are if you think you might have to give up work in order to care for a friend or family member.
Mental health problems affects one person in three in Scotland. Mental Health Carers can be very isolated and struggle to cope with their loved one’s depression or erratic behaviour. We have a dedicated worker to support Mental Health Carers.
Power of Attorney is important for people who are becoming less able. It can allow a friend or family member to manage their affairs and make decisions when they are no longer able to do so. We can provide information and help complete forms for FREE.
ANNOUNCEMENT
We will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday (18 & 21 April).
You can leave / send us a message on 0131 665 0136 or at Centre@coel.org.uk and we will pick up when we return at 10am on Tuesday 22 April.
If you need urgent support in the meantime, we have included a list of services on our website
which may be able to help – go to our Home page and scroll down to the bottom to the “Support Contacts” section.
Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) focuses on supporting carers so that they can continue to care for others. We can provide anything from a bit of practical advice when needed through to much more support for carers who are struggling to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for someone on a full time basis.
Our aims are to support all adults in a caring situation in East Lothian to get information and services to help their individual caring role, enhance their own wellbeing and strengthen their collective voice to improve services.
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Support contacts
If you need urgent support, the following contacts may be able to help:
Medical advice when your GP practice is closed and you cannot wait until they are open.
01875 824309 (Telephone Contact Centre, office hours)
The Emergency Social Work Service (ESWS) provides an emergency social work service for situations that can’t wait until social work office hours.
In an emergency situation outside our social work office hours, please call (Freephone) 0800 731 6969.
A confidential phone and web-based service for people with low mood, depression or anxiety.
Talk any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.