Carers of East Lothian Newsletter, Summer 2025
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Carers of East Lothian support people who care for family members or friends. The Carers of East Lothian Newsletter is sent three times a year. We hope that it keeps … Read more
The Kiltwalk 2025
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Two of our wonderful volunteers, Trudi and Carol, along with Hilary from the CoEL team are participating in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk this year. Not only are they walking the whole … Read more
Welcome Jenny – Our New CEO at Carers of East Lothian!
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We’re delighted to introduce Jenny White, who joined Carers of East Lothian as Chief Executive Officer in July and has been getting to know the team and the organisation. With … Read more
Single Point of Contact – East Lothian Mental Health Services
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East Lothian Health and Social Care Mental Health teams have launched a new single point of contact support telephone line to access a wide range of mental health services. The … Read more
Technology Solutions
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Join East Lothian Rehabilitiation Service for their Tech Drop-In Sessions. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with some morning, afternoon and evening availability. Dates between now and December are shared … Read more
Care Reform (Scotland) Bill
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On 10th June 2025, the Scottish Parliament passed the Care Reform Bill. For the first time, unpaid carers in Scotland will have a legal right to breaks from caring. This … Read more
Carers Week 2025 – 9th to 15th June “Caring About Equality”
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This week is Carers Week. Carers Week is a national campaign held each year to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the incredible contribution … Read more
CoEL Awarded Tesco Stronger Starts Grant
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Earlier this year, you may remember that we were in the customer vote for Tesco Stronger Starts. It’s a scheme which gives funding to community projects like us. Customers voted … Read more
East Lothian Rehabilitation Service – Access to Services Survey
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East Lothian Rehabilitation Service are reviewing how easy it is to access their services. At present, a single point of contact telephone service for advice and onward referral if appropriate … Read more
Carers Week 2025
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Carers Week 2025 will be held 9th – 15th June. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the … Read more
Financial Insecurity Fund
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If you are an unpaid carer who is struggling to pay for food or fuel, or cover other essential bills, please apply to our financial insecurity fund by calling 0131 … Read more