Supporting people who care for family and friends
We will be offering 4 introductory mindfulness sessions for carers between now and May 2026. These sessions will be offered at a variety of times, in a variety of locations to try and support different carers to attend. Sessions aim to be relaxing and supportive with a focus on introductory mindfulness techniques for people who ... Read more
This session is running in collaboration with Changes, supporting carers to feel more confident about helping someone at risk of suicide. We previously ran this session in February and it was well attended, so we wanted to offer the opportunity again. We heard from some carers that they would like to see us offering this ... 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
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
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
The Mental Health Carers group currently runs on the last Tuesday of the month, 5.20-6.45pm at Port Seton Community Centre. The open is open to new members and new people join and are welcomed every month. People are notified a week ahead by text of when the group is on and what the theme or ... Read more
This session is running in collaboration with Changes, supporting carers to feel more confident about helping someone at risk of suicide. We previously ran this session in February and it was well attended, so we wanted to offer the opportunity again. We heard from some carers that they would like to see us offering this ... 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.