The East Linton Elf
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Have you ever heard of The East Linton Elf? We are thrilled that he will be supporting Carers of East Lothian throughout December 2024 by raising awareness of our cause … Read more
Pension Credit Eligibility and Winter Heating Payments
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What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can … Read more
Carers Rights Day 21st November 2024 – Recognising Your Rights
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Today, 21st November 2024 is Carers Rights Day. This year’s theme is recognising your rights. Every day, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member or a friend … Read more
CoEL’s Annual General Meeting
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Our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up. If you would like to join us for this important annual event, please contact us on centre@coel.org.uk or 01316650135. Tea, coffee … Read more
End of Life Skills for Everyone
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End of Life Skills for Everyone is a course facilitated by North Berwick Coastal Community Connections. End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone (EASE) is a course designed to enable people … Read more
NHS 24 Patient Information Leaflets
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NHS 24 have developed Patient Information Leaflets to help people access the right service when they need help with their health. Please find links to the leaflets below. Physical copies … Read more
Men Who Care
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We are delighted to have been awarded funding through the The National Lottery Awards for All Community Fund. The funding will enable us to offer therapeutic support for unpaid male … Read more
Calling East Lothian Parent Carers – we would love to hear your views!
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If you are a Parent Carer who is caring for someone up to the age of 25, we would love to have your input into the development of the group … Read more
Winter Vaccines – update for carers
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Unpaid carers will continue be eligible for the free Flu Vaccine this winter. You can read more about this here Unpaid carers will not be offered the Covid Booster this … Read more
Menopause Awareness Day 2024
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World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for … Read more
Menopause Awareness month – October
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Since 2009, the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has designated October as World Menopause Awareness Month, with 18 October celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day. … Read more
Intergenerational Activity Afternoon
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On Friday 27th September, the sun came out at Musselburgh Lagoons. A group of adult carers attending with Carers of East Lothian and a group of young carers attending with … Read more