Supporting people who care for family and friends
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
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
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
These sessions are running in collaboration with Changes, supporting carers to feel more confident about helping someone at risk of suicide. The sessions aim to give you the knowledge to help someone who is thinking about killing themselves/ having thoughts of suicide. We will also have the opportunity to think about how we can look ... 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
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.
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 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