Supporting people who care for family and friends
CoEL 
If you, or the person you care for, need extra help to pay for something, there are grants, funds, and charities that may be able to help. If you are a carer, you may be able to receive a Carers Trust grant. Carers Trust grants have a big impact on the lives of many unpaid … Read more
We are thrilled that we are in the customer vote for Tesco Stronger Starts. It’s a scheme which gives community projects like us grants of up to £1,500. Tesco customers will now vote in the North Berwick store between January and March to decide how much funding we get, so please support us next time … Read more
Have you ever heard of a Therapet? Therapets and their owners regularly visit hospitals, day centres nursing homes and schools, where the pets provide a little four-legged therapy and companionship to animal lovers who aren’t able to care for a pet full-time. The Therapet Service was established in 1988 by Canine Concern Scotland Trust, a … Read more
Carers of East Lothian are a Respitality Delivery Partner. Respitality is a simple, yet powerful, initiative which offers unpaid carers in Scotland a much-needed break, through partnerships with local hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses who are willing to donate a break free of charge. Respitality is a Scottish Government supported project delivered locally by Carers … Read more
Happy New Year from all of us at Carers of East Lothian. We hope you have been able to get a break and some time for yourself over the festive period. 2025 brings new opportunities for us to provide a range of support, advice and information that helps carers in their individual caring roles. Our … Read more
2024 has been another busy year for us at Carers of East Lothian and we know it has been a difficult time for many of our carers. We would like to wish you all a peaceful time over the festive season and very much hope you are able to get a break and some time … Read more
The East Lothian Mental Health Partners’ Keep Well This Festive Season Guide is useful for anyone who is worried about their mental health and wellbeing this winter. It offers some handy tips and signposts you to services that can help. It also gives a breakdown of some local mental health services opening times over the … Read more
Please follow this link to a Festive Food Provision guide prepared by Volunteer Centre East Lothian and East Lothian Friendly Food Network. This gives you information on the various larders and pantries in East Lothian, where they are, how they are operating over the festive period, who is eligible and how to access them. Festive … Read more
Have you ever heard of The East Linton Elf? We are thrilled that he will be supporting Carers of East Lothian throughout December 2024 by raising awareness of our cause as well as fundraising to support our work. EL Elf will be spreading whimsy by touring East Lothian. If you see him out and about … Read more
What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension. You can get Pension Credit … Read more