Playlist for Life
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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.
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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURE
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Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23rd December 2022 until 10 am on Wednesday 4th January 2023.
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Coping at Christmas
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Christmas can be a challenging time for many. Phone the Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24/7) or Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 (evenings and weekends). Please reach out for support if you need it.
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Online Advent Calendar
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Open a door a day with COEL’s online advent calendar to reflect on and celebrate some of our activities with carers in 2022.
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Employing a Personal Assistant (PA)
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If you are considering employing a personal assistant (PA) for the person you care for, please look at Self Directed Support Scotland’s new resource. It has been recommended by some of the carers we support.
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Time for Me Grants
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Our new Time for Me service has now launched! If you need a break from your caring responsibilities, please contact us.
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Time for Me Grants
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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
Carers UK – The State of Caring Survey 2022 is now live!
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Carers UK have just launched this Survey. It is the most comprehensive research into the experience of carers in the UK. It creates a powerful body of evidence that highlights … Read more
***WE’RE HIRING – come work with us***
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Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) is currently recruiting new team members. Please click on the links below for job descriptions and details of how to apply. : Parent Carer Support … Read more
Information for unpaid carers from Ukraine
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Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) is an independent charity that supports unpaid carers, including people with unpaid caring roles who have recently arrived in East Lothian from Ukraine.
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Changes to mental health and incapacity legislation
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Please share your views on proposed changes to mental health and incapacity legislation if you care for someone who is autistic or who has a mental illness, a learning disability or dementia.
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Legal Advice Clinic
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Our next FREE legal advice clinic for carers will take place on Thursday 28th April from 1:30 pm. Please call 0131 665 0135 to book a 30 minute telephone appointment.
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