Supporting people who care for family and friends
Carers Week 2023, the annual campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers is 5-11 June. CoEL are running a very exciting series of events throughout the week for unpaid carers. Carers can book spaces on the events by contacting CoEL by phone: 01316650135 or by email: centre@coel.org.uk See below for details of the events that ... Read more
In a new collaboration with Art in Healthcare, CoEL will be offering regular art sessions for unpaid carers. In October's session, we will be exploring collage. Collage is a fun and powerful way to construct images, make powerful messages or simply relax by cutting and sticking.
Join us for a morning of storyelling designed especially for unpaid carers to celebrate Book Week 2023, with East Lothian Library Service. With elements of music, story and adventure.
In November's Caring Spaces Session we will be working with ink. See details below for how to sign up for a space. Have fun experimenting and playing with ink. Explore different techniques including drawing with bleach and creating ink from nature.
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.
CoEL's 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up soon. If you would like to join us for this important annual event, please contact us on 01316650135 or centre@coel.org.uk Tea, coffee and scones will be served from 2pm.
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
