Supporting people who care for family and friends
This exhibition celebrates the creativity and resilience of unpaid carers across the Lothians, showcasing a diverse range of artworks produced through Art in Healthcare’s Caring Spaces initiative. In partnership with VOCAL (Voice of Carers across Lothian) and Carers of East Lothian, this project offers carers a supportive environment to explore various artistic techniques, including collage, ... Read more
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
Join us for our annual Carers Week walk with Countryside Ranger, Richard English, along with the support of CoEL Carer Support Worker Julie Oswald. Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start. Meeting Point: Archerfield Walled Garden café. A 3 or 4 mile walk at a steady pace. Participants should wear walking shoes or boots and be ... Read more
Join Venturing Out CIC at Musselburgh Lagoons for a mixed Water Activities Session where you will get the chance to try Paddleboarding, Kayaking and Canoeing. This is an accessible session that will cater of a wide range of abilities. You don’t need to be an expert paddler and coaching can be given. Wetsuits will be ... Read more
Join us at Foxlake for adrenaline filled outdoor activities, Foxfall and Ringo. This event will mark Carers Week 2025 and Respitality turning 10. The activities will be followed by refreshments in the train carriage. Last year this event was very popular so please request your spaces early. Priority will be given to people who have ... Read more
A relaxed screening of The Wild Robot with lowered volume and lighting and seat spacing. There will be some quiet activities for anyone who would benefit from this. Parent Carers can attend this event with the person that they care for and any siblings who would like to attend. Please contact us to let us ... Read more
Music Therapist Trainee Queeny Liu is offering a creative space for carers to make music with others that cultivates joyful and relaxing moments. No previous musical knowledge or skills are required, but you are welcome to bring any musical instruments and share the music with the group. VENUE: Community Hall, East Lothian Community Hospital DATES: ... Read more
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
Join CoEL and Art In Healthcare for the second year of the Caring Spaces art group. Working with Juliana Capes, Edinburgh based artist from Art in Healthcare, this group will try different techniques and materials each month such as ink, mosaic, collage and printmaking. No art experience necessary and all materials provided. If you’re totally ... Read more
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.
Our Legal Advice Clinics for unpaid carers take place on the last Thursday of every month. The clinic is open to ALL carers, regardless of age, including parent carers. The clinic offers carers 30-minute telephone appointments for FREE legal advice on the following issues: Guardianship (Adults with Incapacity) Advanced Directives Wills Power of Attorney We ... Read more
We run an online support group to offer carers who are less able to meet in person to connect with other carers. The group is held online using the platform - Zoom. 15 carers can attend the group. At the moment the group is at full capacity however active membership is reviewed every 6 months. ... Read more
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 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 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
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.
Music Therapist Trainee Queeny Liu is offering a creative space for carers to make music with others that cultivates joyful and relaxing moments. No previous musical knowledge or skills are required, but you are welcome to bring any musical instruments and share the music with the group. VENUE: Community Hall, East Lothian Community Hospital DATES: ... Read more
Join CoEL and Art In Healthcare for the second year of the Caring Spaces art group. Working with Juliana Capes, Edinburgh based artist from Art in Healthcare, this group will try different techniques and materials each month such as ink, mosaic, collage and printmaking. No art experience necessary and all materials provided. If you’re totally ... Read more
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.
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
The Mental Health Carers group currently runs on the last Tuesday of the month, 5.20-6.45pm at Port Seton Community Centre. The open is open to new members and new people join and are welcomed every month. People are notified a week ahead by text of when the group is on and what the theme or ... Read more
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
