Supporting people who care for family and friends
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I love seeing the bees in my garden. During lockdown my family have been busy creating a new garden space and after a lot of hard work, it’s nearly done!
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You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Be kind to yourself. Anon.
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I usher at every concert I am physically able to manage – up to three a day! By the end of the ten days I feel like I’ve been wrapped up in a cosy blanket. This festival brings me so much joy!
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As part of our “what brings me joy” series to mark Carers Week 2020 we invited carers to share any images of the things that gladden their hearts. Carer Jacki responded to our call with this inspiring story.
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There are big ships, there are small ships, but the best ship of all is friendship.
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Keeping kindness in times of crisis, reflections by Sara O’Connor, Counselling Co-oridnator at Carers of East Lothian.
We are answering calls 0131 665 0135, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Please reach out for help if you need it.
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 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 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.