Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
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11th – 17th May is Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation have chosen Action as this year’s theme because, while awareness is vital, real change comes when we take … Read more
Carers Week 2026 – Programme of Events
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Carers Week is running from 8th – 14th June. The theme of the national campaign in 2026 is Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlighting the impact carer friendly communities can have … Read more
We are Recruiting – Board of Directors
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We are currently recruiting charity trustees for our Board of Directors. A commitment to working as part of a group to guide CoEL’s work to improve the lives of carers is the most essential quality we … Read more
Do you care for someone over the age of 16 who is living with mental health issues?
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Would you be able to take a short amount of time to complete a survey to help us better understand what kind of group support you would like to see … Read more
Carers of East Lothian Newsletter Spring 2026
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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Carers of East Lothian Newsletter. Our newsletter is for unpaid carers and is issued three times a year. We hope that the newsletter … Read more
Carers of East Lothian response to the East Lothian Carers Strategy consultation
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During February and March 2026, the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) consulted the public on their draft Local Carers Strategy 2026–2030, which is East Lothian’s third local … Read more
Carers of East Lothian – Hustings (Scottish Elections 2026)
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On Thursday April 2nd 2026, Carers of East Lothian hosted a hustings. The hustings were organised to give carers a chance to hear directly from local candidates standing in the … Read more
Carers of East Lothian Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Unpaid Carers
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As you may have heard, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year at Carers of East Lothian. To mark this really special milestone, we are hosting a variety of events throughout the year. … Read more
Carers of East Lothian are Recruiting
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We are currently recruiting for three roles at Carers of East Lothian. We are a values driven local charity making a real impact in the community supporting adults who care … Read more
Changes to Carer Support Payment in March 2026
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From 15 March 2026, important improvements are being introduced to carer support payments in Scotland. These include: Coalition of Carers in Scotland have put together a simple summary explaining all … Read more
Right to a Break for carers – government consultation
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The Scottish Government has launched a 12‑week consultation on the new Right to Breaks for carers in Scotland. This change to existing carers legislation aims to give unpaid carers stronger … Read more
Scottish Election 2026 – Unpaid Carer Hustings with Carers of East Lothian
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Join us on 2nd April, 9:45am – 11:15am for a hustings chaired by our CEO, Jenny White. This is a chance to hear directly from political candidates about their stance … Read more