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December 4, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

The Breaks from Caring Fund

money and finance

When you are caring for someone, regular breaks from the physical and emotional demands put on you are essential. You need to let someone else take the responsibility for a while, have the chance to rest and also attend to your own needs. If you don’t, your quality of life and well-being starts to suffer.…

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September 8, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

Money and Benefits

money and benefits

Last year we helped over 250 people claim over £660,000 in benefits and to save over £16,000 on fuel bills. Could we help you or someone you know?

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September 8, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

Mental Health Carers

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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 behavior. We have a dedicated worker to support Mental Health Carers.

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September 8, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

Stress / Poor Health

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Carers often have poor health themselves and are frequently under a great deal of stress. We can help as a listening ear and provide support on techniques to manage stress. We can also help carers get the support they need from their GPs and others.

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September 8, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

Power of Attorney

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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.

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September 8, 2014 By Carers of East Lothian

Support Groups & Workshops

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We run a range of monthly support groups for carers across East Lothian and workshops and events to help ensure carers have the information they need. All these are friendly and welcoming and a good chance to meet other carers.

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Comments

Lifeline for carers. The support groups are a chance to share information and talk about problems.

Professional, caring, this team does an excellent job. Thank you.

When I contacted COEL the help I received was exceptional and the carers courses were so informative and made my...

An excellent service which has been invaluable. I have no hesitation in recommending CoEL's services to others if I think...

The workers with COEL give the best support and advice truthfully and accurately. No falseness at all. Absolutely the best...

CoEL helped and guided us through our challenges enabling us to see much clearer what we were doing and what...

Quick and helpful response with no fuss. Excellent service

I first contacted COEL some 4 years ago when my husband was first diagnosed with Alzheimers and got excellent advice...

Sensitive, awareness and attention to detail all impeccable. I could not have managed without it.

I now understand better what I need and need to do, with help at hand if needed.

I found CoEL staff very helpful and reassuring when I felt stressed at the form filling to claim benefits and...

I feel very well supported and have been impressed with the service.

Feel totally at ease when we use CoEL. Their knowledge is excellent.

I can't praise your organisation enough for all the help you provided in the past.

Staff member went out of their way to assist me in obtaining the service I required. Member was very understanding...

Having someone to listen to problems and give encouragement and make helpful suggestions (also help with filling in forms) has...

Very supportive, kind, nothing was any trouble, went out of way to help. Nothing but praise for all help given.

I benefitted from a home visit, and I feel now I'm not alone.

It was at a time we were not sure what to do regarding care options for my mother. CoEL were...

Friendly helpful and put you at ease.

The staff in the office were very helpful and supportive when I dropped in without warning a couple of weeks...

Just to know you are not on your own and there is someone else you can rely upon when times...

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The Carers Centre is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Appointments are advisable but not always necessary.

TEL: 0131 665 0135
EMAIL: centre@coel.org.uk
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Carers of East Lothian
East Lothian Community Hospital,
Alderston Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF

Carers of East Lothian is a charity registered in Scotland Charity Number SC02700 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. SC366908

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