Supporting people who care for family and friends
A gentle 15 minute walk in companionable silence to a area of the woodland where we will sit down and be led in a guided relaxation session followed a meditation before walking back to our starting point. This experience has been described by people attending as effective for reducing feelings of stress and anxiety and ... Read more
Join a small group of unpaid carers for a golf taster session at Musselburgh Golf Club, Monktonhall. All equipment will be provided and CoEL staff will be present on the day. Date: Wednesday 11th June Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm Location: The Musselburgh Golf Club, Monktonhall If you would like to book a space on this ... 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
