Carers’ thoughts for the week
There are big ships, there are small ships, but the best ship of all is friendship.
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CoEL
Keeping kindness in times of crisis
Keeping kindness in times of crisis, reflections by Sara O’Connor, Counselling Co-oridnator at Carers of East Lothian.
Carer support over the phone
We are answering calls 0131 665 0135, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Please reach out for help if you need it.
Carers and Self-Isolation
The NHS Inform website has a useful Q&A regarding carers and self-isolation (advice correct at 13th March 2020) If you’re a carer and need to self-isolate, you should discuss the needs of the person you care for with either your: health protection team social worker primary care team – your GP or NHS 24 (111) … Read more
Carers and Coronavirus
Carers Scotland and Carers Trust Scotland have made a joint statement regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19. The key messages for carers are: Follow core public health advice; Follow hygiene and infection control guidelines; Plan for contingencies and check with the local authority what the emergency plan is; Make the most of networks now – family, … Read more
WE HAVE MOVED!
We have moved to our new premises in East Lothian Community Hospital, Alderston Road, Haddington, EH41 3PF. Our phone number remains 0131 665 0135 and we are continuing to support unpaid Carers from all over East Lothian.
INVITATION TO OUR 2019 AGM
Join us in our new premises at East Lothian Community Hospital, Haddington on Tuesday 19 November at 11am. Please let us know if you will attend by calling 0131 665 0135
We’re hiring!
We are currently recruiting for a full time Carer Support Worker: https://goodmoves.com/vacancy/a4s0N000000H3FnQAK/Carer-Support-Worker
New Dementia Advice Surgery
Michael Huddleston, Dementia Advisor from Alzheimer Scotland is holding a new advice surgery at CoEL’s office every Friday of the month, w.e.f. Oct 5 2018. 1 hour appointments are available – to book one please call CoEL reception on 0131 665 0135.
Carers Wellbeing Event in memory of Mrs Jean White
At Cockenzie House on 13 September 2018 @ 10.15am. Free to all Carers caring for a family member/ friend with dementia. Booking essential.