This newsboard is a place for us to share events, training and activities that may be of benefit to unpaid carers. Most of the information we share on here will be about things that are running in and around East Lothian.
Keep your eye on this page for regular updates from us.
If you are from a community group and you would like us to share your flyer on this board, please send a pdf or image to Gemma on gemma@coel.org.uk or centre@coel.org.uk.
Partners in Policymaking Programme 2026 -2027
‘Partners in Policymaking’ is an internationally recognised leadership development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and for disabled adults 18 years and over.
This programme is a chance for participants to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to campaign and advocate for better treatment and social justice for disabled people within our society.
Places are free and applications close on 26th June.
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Nordic Walking in Dunbar
Nordic Walking Group - Dunbar from 17th June.
Working Together For Change
Working Together for Change is a project from In Control Scotland. The project is about enabling people to be in control through self-directed support. Applications now open!
Research Study
Research study for carers of people living with severe mental illness.
Care for Carers – Mindfulness Course
Free online 4 week mindfulness course for carers.
Connections
A group for parent carers of children with additional support needs. Musselburgh Library.
Drop in education sessions
drop in education sessions for daily living equipment, technology solutions and carers.
Healthy ageing and the care of the older person with dementia
Healthy ageing and the care of the older person with dementia. North Berwick Community Centre with Together in Health.
A Note of Thanks
Free music event for carers in Carers Week - Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh.
Chill Cold Water Therapy for Men
Fully funded cold water therapy sessions for men with Chill East Lothian - running in North Berwick.
The Meeting Place – St Columba’s Hospice
A free weekly social space for anyone (18+) with a palliative life-limiting condition and those who care for them in Prestonpans.
Carers’ Adventure Wellbeing Group Activities Jun to Aug 2026
Venturing Out Carers Adventure Wellbeing Group for Adult Carers - Programme June - Dec 2026.