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
Join CoEL and carers and staff from Milan Carer Support Group for a Sip and Paint event. Enjoy a painting activity led by Ashia Mehmood from Milan SWO. Take your creation home with you to enjoy. Drink (mocktails) and snack stations will be running during the event. Diane and Gemma from CoEL will join Ashia ... Read more
******THIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED****** Join Anna and Angie for a welcoming, mat-based yoga and sound bath session. They will focus on grounding and breath, gently moving though some yoga postures followed by a relaxing sound bath experience with a cup of tea to finish. Participants should be able to comfortably move up and down ... Read more
THERE ARE STILL A COUPLE OF SPACES ON THIS EVENT. A walk for carers with Countryside Ranger Richard English and CoEL Carer Support Worker Julie Oswald in the beautiful surroundings of Papple, followed by delicious refreshments at Eve's Court, Papple Steading. Date: Tuesday 9th June Session start and end time: Meet at 10.15am for a ... 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
****THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.**** Exciting Beginners Crochet Workshop with experienced crafter Charlene Todd Smith. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided step-by-step to : Hold your hook and yarn comfortably Create a slip knot and foundation chain Master basic stitches like treble crochet Build your first granny daisy square from the centre outward. No ... Read more
***Please note, our apologies, but this session has been postponed! Further details will follow!**** We’re developing our future plans at Carers of East Lothian and would love to hear directly from carers about what you’d like to see from the organisation. Join us at The Auld Kirk, Cockenzie for an informal session to talk about ... 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.