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Benefits Factsheets

Please find a list of resources and factsheets about different benefits in Scotland. Easy read factsheet about Carer Support Payment Scotland: https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/publications/2025/04/carer-support-payment-factsheet-easy-read Easy read factsheets about different benefits from Social Security Scotland: https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/publications?cat=filter&assist=easyread&page=1&sort=date Easy read factsheets from DWP about Universal Credit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/easy-read-universal-credit Social Security Scotland benefit factsheets that are available in alternative languages: https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/translated-resources

Pearls of Wisdom

We are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year at Carers of East Lothian. You might have heard us mentioning pearls in relation to our 30th anniversary celebrations. This is because pearls are traditionally associated with 30 – year anniversaries. And like pearls, unpaid carers are valuable and often hidden from view. Using pearls as part … Read more

We are Recruiting – Board of Directors

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 need. Recent experience as a carer would also be highly valuable. Carers of East Lothian exists to support all adults in a caring situation in East Lothian … Read more

Carers of East Lothian response to the East Lothian Carers Strategy consultation

During February and March 2026, the East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership (ELHSCP) consulted the public on their draft Local Carers Strategy 2026–2030, which is East Lothian’s third local carers strategy. The strategy is described as setting out a shared vision, aspirations, and ambitions for unpaid carers in East Lothian. It also outlines the … Read more

Carers of East Lothian – Hustings (Scottish Elections 2026)

On Thursday April 2nd 2026, Carers of East Lothian hosted a hustings. The hustings were organised to give carers a chance to hear directly from local candidates standing in the Scottish elections in May 2026. Carers were invited to submit questions to Carers of East Lothian that they would like posed to candidates. A selection … Read more

Carers of East Lothian Celebrates 30 Years of Supporting Unpaid Carers 

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. Our Carer Support Groups are opening their doors to guests to be part of the celebrations. We are delighted to announce some of the events that will … Read more

Carers of East Lothian are Recruiting

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 for family and friends. We have an excellent reputation, recently gaining recognition through the Carers Trust ‘Excellence for Carers’ Award and have recently secured the … Read more

Changes to Carer Support Payment in March 2026

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 the changes and what they might mean for carers in Scotland. You can read more about this on their website: https://www.carersnet.org/carer-benefits-in-scotland…/

Right to a Break for carers – government consultation

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 rights, so that anyone who is not getting sufficient breaks from caring can get the support they need to take a break. Under this change … Read more

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