Supporting people who care for family and friends
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 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.
Caring Spaces Art Club is a gentle, welcoming monthly online art session for carers across the Lothians, offering a calm creative break and a chance to connect with other carers from the comfort of home. Each relaxed one-hour session is facilitated by artist and fellow carer Juliana Capes and features simple, enjoyable art activities designed ... Read more
As part of our Autumn/ Winter programme of group support for parent carers, we have organised a 90 minute private booking just for parent carers at the hot and bothy sauna. For more information about what to expect, please visit their site: www.hotandbothysauna.co.uk Session start: 6pm. Please note, sessions are open to all Parent Carers ... 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
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 Musselburgh Support Group runs on the last Thursday of every month at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre from 10:00am - 11:30am. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Carer Support Worker Louise Kennedy
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
Warm and welcoming yoga classes with a focus on exploring flexibility, strength and joint mobility through seated and standing postures. Offering you the opportunity for grounding, connection with the breath, movement and time for some relaxation and a cup of tea too. This is a mat based class, participants should be able to comfortably transition ... Read more
THIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED. Sessions for carers along with the person they care for hosted by Amisfield Walled Garden including posy making, apple tasting and harvesting and planting a spring bulb lasagne.