Support Groups
We run a number of monthly support groups across the county. These are a great opportunity to meet other people in the same situation, to share experiences and receive support from our Carer Support Workers. Groups are informal and everyone is welcome – as one carer told us:
“the friendship, the atmosphere & the interaction between us all is great. The realisation other people have the same difficulties is important. It helps to share problems.”
Dunbar Support Group
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: The Stables, Belhaven Church, Dunbar
Musselburgh Support Group
When: Last Wednesday of each month at 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road, Musselburgh
SPACE – Parent Carer Support Group
(particularly parents of children with autism/ADHD)
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Haddington Road, Musselburgh
Carers of Adults with Complex Needs under 65
When: Third Tuesday of each month at 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Haddington Day Centre, Haddington
North Berwick Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of each month at 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: The Nether Abbey Hotel, North Berwick
Carers of People with Mental Health Issues
When: Last Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Where: Port Seton Community Centre, Port Seton
Online Support Group
When: First Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Where: Online
Men Who Care
(for male carers with a focus on outings and activities)
When: Second Thursday of the month
Where: please contact Raj on 07483390080 or email raj.singh@coel.org.uk.
Other Regular Group Activities
Care to Sing
Choir for carers.
When: Every Wednesday at 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Where: East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington
Care to Create
Crafting session for carers.
When: Third Friday of each month at 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Haddington Day Centre, Haddington
As well as the above, we run many other activities for carers. To be kept up to date please sign up to our newsletter.
You can also download the above information as a printable PDF or see event listings on our calendar.
