On this page, you can access information leaflets which outline the services offered by CoEL, as well as other important information. Click on the links below to download the leaflets.
If you are newly registered to CoEL you will have been sent a link to this page to welcome you to the service. If you are not yet registered with CoEL, but wish to access CoEL’s services, please follow this link to our online referral page.
Who we are and our services
This leaflet outlines the range of support that we offer as well as who can access the support.
Help with welfare benefits
This leaflet outlines the support that CoEL can offer to help unpaid carers understand their financial options and to claim the Benefits they are entitled to.
Mental Health Issues
This leaflet outlines the support that CoEL can offer to people who are caring for someone with mental health issues.
Time for Me
This leaflet outlines the support that CoEL can offer to unpaid carers around accessing a break from their caring role.
Counselling Service
This leaflet outlines the counselling service that CoEL offers to unpaid carers.
Getting Involved
There are many ways that you can get involved in the work of CoEL, including Volunteering opportunities, Carers Panel. This leaflet outlines the different ways that you can.
Support Groups
This leaflet outlines the variety of support groups and regular activities that we offer at CoEL. You can also view these on our events calendar here.
Power of Attorney
We run a free monthly clinic where we help carers write and register a Power of Attorney Agreement. Click on the links on the leaflet to download and print useful information from Office of the Public Guardian about P.O.A.
Adult Carer Support Plan
This leaflet outlines an unpaid carers’ right to an Adult Carer Support Plan and how to go about requesting one.
Comments, Suggestions & Complaints
Carers of East Lothian is committed to ensuring that all of the people we support receive the best possible service. We welcome any comments on the services we provide and any suggestions for improvements.
Useful Contacts
We understand that navigating services can be a huge amount of work for unpaid carers. Therefore, we have compiled a list of some of the most important and relevant services here.
Privacy Statement
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. Please read our Privacy Statement to see how we do this.
CoEL Hospital Link Support
This leaflet outlines the support that we offer for people who are caring for someone who has been admitted to East Lothian Community Hospital.
