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If you provide unpaid care to another person, please identify yourself as an unpaid carer in question 12 of Census 2022.

CEO Jess Wade sets out the range of ways carers can access our services, including face-to-face options, as restrictions ease.

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ELHSCP are hosting an event for unpaid carers at John Muir Aplacas Trekking Experience near Dunbar on Friday 18th March 2022. 

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Distance Aware is a scheme being rolled out across Scotland to prompt people to respect the space of others where possible as we all adapt to living with Covid-19.

Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 27th January from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Kerry Lees.

Carers of East Lothian are kicking off 2022 with a series of free online workshops to promote carer wellbeing.

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We have three funds to help carers who need financial support to pay for basic essentials such as food or fuel or to take a break from their caring situation.

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SCHEME NOW CLOSED. ScotSpirit is a Scottish Government funded scheme that enables unpaid carers to enjoy a 2-3-night subsidised overnight break or day out in Scotland.

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We are able to offer small grants of up to £80 to carers who are facing financial insecurity thanks to additional funding from East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership.

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Unpaid carers (16+) are eligible for a free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster this winter. Book your appointment now online or via the national vaccination helpline.

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