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We are in partnership with a new project called Children Inc which is funded by Better Breaks Scotland. Children Inc works with families who have a child/children with additional support needs. We want to enable these families to participate more in the community by ensuring that activities, opportunities and resources are tailored to the wants … Read more

Our AGM is going to be a bit different this year. With support from the Marine MacDonald Hotels, North Berwick we are able to invite carers to join us for tea, scones and birthday cake at our AGM on 10th November from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. All carers are welcome but please RSVP if you plan to … Read more

Our Autumn Workshops and Events continue on Tuesday 11 October 2016 with a Yoga Taster Session at The Musselburgh East Community Centre. Join us at 10:30am until 12pm for gentle movement, breathing and relaxation techniques. We will enjoy lunch afterwards, please call Sharon or Lynne at the office to book : 0131 665 0135

We’ll meet for morning coffee or tea in the Old Aberlady Inn, have a guided walk around the village and Gosford Estate with a countryside ranger, followed by lunch. This is a great chance to meet other people who are caring for someone, get some fresh air, learn about local plants and wildlife and be … Read more

Join us in celebrating Carers Week 2016 on Thursday 9th June! After meeting for morning coffee/tea we’ll have a guided walk around the village of Gifford with a countryside ranger, followed by lunch. This is a great chance to meet other people who are caring for someone, learn about local plants and wildlife and be … Read more

The National Carer Organisations have worked with carers and carers’ services to develop a manifesto for unpaid carers in Scotland. During the campaign for the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2016, we are calling on all political parties to commit to investing in carers, implement the Carers (Scotland) Act properly and improve support to make … Read more

The centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will re-open at the usual time of 10am on Tuesday 29 March 2016

We are delighted to offer free massage sessions at the Centre on 24 March. There will be a consultation and a chat to talk about your own specific needs which will provide scope to tailor a massage just for you! If you would like to experience the benefits a short massage can bring call Sharon or … Read more

The national carer organisations, including Carers Scotland, today published online a Manifesto for Unpaid Carers in Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in 2016. It has been developed, drawing both on the knowledge of carers and from discussions with carers throughout 2015. Carers UK will also be producing, in early 2016, campaign and information materials for … Read more

Marie Curie is working in partnership with NHS Lothian and local partners to develop and deliver high quality palliative and end of life care. One of their projects seeks feedback from those who have been employed while they were the carer for a loved one in palliative care. The survey is designed to identify the … Read more