Supporting people who care for family and friends
Carers of East Lothian 
An ID card scheme for unpaid carers has been launched in East Lothian in 2026. Carers have told Carers of East Lothian and the Health and Social Care Partnership that a carer ID card is important for three reasons: *Please note, offers and discounts will be developed over time. If you are aware of any … Read more
East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership are keen to understand what opportunities are available in East Lothian for young people with additional support needs and their carers to access over holiday periods. They also what to understand how they can make activities and spaces more accessible. They are talking to young people, carers and … Read more
Along with Alzheimer Scotland, and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership, Carers of East Lothian developed a Carer Education Programme that carers attending the Dunbar and Musselburgh Dementia Cafés kindly agreed to pilot over the last 12 months. In response to feedback from participants of the programme, Alzheimer Scotland are going to work closely … Read more
Now that the dust has settled, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us and supported Carers of East Lothian at this year’s Kiltwalk 2025. The day was full of energy and fun – with walkers as young as 7, our amazing volunteers in bear costumes, and heaps of enthusiasm … Read more
Do you know that Carers of East Lothian is a registered charity for The Kilt Walk? Would you like to take part to support carers and the work that we do? The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is on Sunday 14th September 2025. It is a fantastic fundraising event that attracts thousands each year, wearing tartan and raising … Read more
Over time your caring role is likely to change and may come to an end. Whatever the circumstances, changes to your caring role may bring very mixed emotions. We can support you through transitions, to prepare for endings and in the immediate aftermath of the event. Read more…
Carers of East Lothian provide support for Parent Carers. A Parent Carer is an adult who provides care for a child with additional support needs for whom they have parental responsibility. We can provide support to Parent Carers even if a medical diagnosis has not been given. Read more…
In the lead up to Carers Week, carers were invited to participate in photography workshops with our very own Carer Support Worker Louise Kennedy who studied photography and does a lot of photography in her spare time. They learnt lots of tips to help them to take a really good snap, as well as considering … Read more
I’m Kate. I am a Parent Carer Support Worker and a General Carer Support Worker. I’m also a carer myself. I support two children, one with a physical disability and one with emotional difficulties. I also provide support to an elderly grandparent. I’ve recently completed the Edinburgh Half Marathon and I’m considering training for a triathlon. … Read more
My name is Jane. I am new to COEL and joined the Carers Panel in 2023. I am a mother to 2 children with additional needs and support my ex-military husband who has CPTSD. In my day job I am a Project Coordinator for a small charity working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and … Read more