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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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We are delighted to share the results of CoEL’s Next Steps 2021 survey – thank you to everyone who took part.

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