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Falls Awareness and Prevention

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CoEL

To mark Falls Week, CoEL hosted Cara Blair, Physiotherapist and Acting Falls Lead from the East Lothian Rehabilitation Service who ran an incredibly informative session for carers with the focus … Read more

October News

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CoEL

Throughout October, we will be offering a FREE mindfulness course for carers. CoEL is a qualified mindfulness instructor. The course will be a four-week introduction to mindful meditation and relaxation … Read more

Kirsty, Lydia and Suzie Q take on the kiltwalk for CoEL

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CoEL

On 15th September 2024, CoEL’s very own Kirsty, Lydia and Suzie Q are participating in the Edinburgh kiltwalk. They are raising funds to support the work that Carers of East … Read more

Carers of East Lothian Newsletter, August 2024

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CoEL

Welcome to the second 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 Survey Report

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CoEL

The Carers of East Lothian survey was conducted earlier in 2024. The survey was disseminated to carers via CoEL’s mailing list, social media platforms and via an East Lothian professional … Read more
Kilt Walk

Kilt Walk

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Carers of East Lothian

Carers of East Lothian is a registered charity for the Kilt Walk 2024. The #KiltwalkEdinburgh is on Sunday 15th September 2024. It is a fantastic fundraising event that attracts thousands … Read more

Carers Week 2024

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CoEL

Carers Week 2024 is 10th – 16th June. The theme this year is Putting Carers on the Map. We have a wide variety of opportunities this year for carers to … Read more

Photo gallery

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Carers of East Lothian

In the lead up to Carers Week, carers were invited to participate in photography workshops with our very own Carer Support Worker Louise Kennedy who studied photography and does a … Read more

Carers of East Lothian Newsletter, April 2024

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Carers of East Lothian

Welcome to the first edition of the new Carers of East Lothian Newsletter. The newsletter is forunpaid carers and will be sent three times each year. We hope that the … Read more

Time for Me Grants 2024 – 2025

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CoEL

Our Time for Me small grants are funded by the Scottish Government and East Lothian Council. (Please note that we cannot accept applications from carers who have already received a … Read more

CoEL successfully achieves Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award

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CoEL

Carers of East Lothian CEO Jessica Wade and the rest of the team of staff and volunteers are thrilled to announce that the organisation have successfully achieved the Carers Trust Excellence for … Read more

David Binnie appointed as Carers Representative IJB

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CoEL

David Binnie has been appointed as the Carers Representative of the Integration Joint Board (IJB) for East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). David’s role as the Carers Representative … Read more