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Carers of East Lothian Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Unpaid Carers 

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CoEL

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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CoEL

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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CoEL

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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CoEL

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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CoEL

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

East Lothian Carers Strategy 2026 – 2030

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CoEL

The East Lothian Draft Carers Strategy for 2026 – 2030 has now been published. We are sharing this on behalf of East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership who would like your … Read more

We are Recruiting – Board of Directors

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CoEL

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

Daily Living Equipment and Technology Solutions

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CoEL

Please find information from the East Lothian Rehabilitation Service about new drop in educations sessions for daily living equipment, technology solutions and carers. These sessions offer practical advice on daily … Read more

Carers of East Lothian – 30 Year Anniversary

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CoEL

This year, we are delighted to be celebrating our 30th birthday at Carers of East Lothian. To mark this special milestone, we will be hosting a series of enjoyable events … Read more

Happy New Year

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CoEL

Happy New Year from the Carers of East Lothian team. We hope you have been able to get a break and some time for yourself over the festive period. 2026 … Read more

A Festive Message from Jenny White, CEO – Carers of East Lothian

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CoEL

As the year draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to write to carers and supporters of Carers of East Lothian to say thank you and … Read more

Carers of East Lothian Newsletter, Winter 2025

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CoEL

Welcome to the Winter 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
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