Supporting people who care for family and friends
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.
As you may have heard, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year at Carers of East Lothian. To mark this really special milestone, we are hosting a variety of events throughout the year. Our Carer Support Groups are opening their doors to guests to be part of the celebrations. We are delighted to announce some ... Read more
Our North Berwick Carer Support Group is held on the second Tuesday of every month 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 attending so that we can inform the ... 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
The Carers of East Lothian Craft Group runs on the third Friday of every month at Haddington Day Centre from 10am - 12pm. Please contact Gemma on gemma@coel.org.uk if you are interested in attending this group.
Join CoEL and Art In Healthcare for the third 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.