News & Information

At Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) we know that many carers are facing increased costs and additional financial pressure at the moment. That’s why, with funding from East Lothian Health … Read more

In October 2022, we launched our ‘Time For Me’ carer grants scheme, enabling unpaid carers to take a much-needed break from caring. In its first year the programme has supported … Read more

We were thrilled to join Coalition of Carers In Scotland and VOCAL Edinburgh at Edinburgh City Chambers for their event ‘The next Chapter: Making Carers Rights a Reality’.

CoEL have been running a 4-week introduction to mindfulness for unpaid carers. Mindfulness is a gentle and safe way of slowing down our busy lives and can help us in times … Read more

Carers created this beautiful art work whilst trying their hand at gel printing, which was new to all who participated. The art work was showcased in the window of MADE, … Read more

CoEL launched a new, regular crafting group ‘Care to Create’ hosted at Haddington Day Centre and led by our wonderful Volunteers Julie and Jenny. Carers will meet monthly to try … Read more

On Tuesday 4th April, CoEL joined East Lothian Council’s Young Carers’ Service for an incredible intergenerational experience. Over 60 carers of all ages trekked with alpacas and enjoyed a lovely … Read more

We were delighted to host a series of very enjoyable events for carers at the end of 2022. ***click on title to read full post***

Join us for an afternoon of musical fun with tea, coffee and cake to learn how personalised playlists can help create moments of connection and respite in dementia care. ***Click on title to read full post***

Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23rd December 2022 until 10 am on Wednesday 4th January 2023. ***Click on title to read full text***