Supporting people who care for family and friends
Does your mind have a life of its own, wandering off and thinking unhelpfully about the past or the future? Practicing Mindfulness regularly can help, as can being in nature, so we are delighted that Amisfield Walled Garden and local Mindfulness tutor, Joyce Lukkes are offering a free introductory Mindfulness session to carers as part ... Read more
Our North Berwick Carer Support Group is held on the second Tuesday of every month at The Nether Abbey Hotel, North Berwick 10:30 - midday. The group offers a safe space for carers to meet with other carers. New members can attend, but we request that you contact Carer Support Worker, Aileen Gillies prior to ... Read more
Our Parent Carer Support Group runs on the second Tuesday of each month at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Carer Support Worker Susan Queripel on Susanq@coel.org.uk
Our Dunbar Support Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month 10:30 - 12:00 at The Stables, Belhaven. Please contact the CoEL office on centre@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating in this regular support group.
Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on jennyswanvolunteer@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating.
Our support group for male carers runs on the second Thursday of the month. The group has a focus on outings and activities. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Raj on 07483390080 or email raj.singh@coel.org.uk
4 week seasonal gardening course delivered by Louise Lissaman from Amisfield Walled Gardens specifically for unpaid carers. FULLY BOOKED
Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on jennyswanvolunteer@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating.
Join CoEL and Physiotherapist Cara Blair for an online conversation about falls. If you would like to attend this session but are unable to attend online at home, there is a room booked at the hospital where carers can participate in the session with the support of CoEL staff.
4 week seasonal gardening course delivered by Louise Lissaman from Amisfield Walled Gardens specifically for unpaid carers. FULLY BOOKED
CoEL's monthly craft group is held at Haddington Day Centre. The group is led by CoEL Volunteers Jenny and Carol. Please contact Gemma on gemma@coel.org.uk if you are interested in joining this group.
This support group is open to all unpaid carers who are supporting someone with mental health issues and is held at Port Seton Community Centre. The group is open to new members. The group offers the opportunity for carers to connect with other carers of people with mental health issues as well as accessing psycho ... Read more
Caring Spaces - our regular art group. If you are interested in a space on this group, please contact Gemma on gemma@coel.org.uk
Our Musselburgh Support Group runs on the last Wednesday of every month at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre from 10:30am - 12:00pm. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Carer Support Worker Susan Queripel on Susanq@coel.org.uk
Our weekly Carers Singing Group is held at East Lothian Community Hospital in the Community Hall. Please contact our Volunteer Jenny on jennyswanvolunteer@coel.org.uk if you are interested in participating.
