Supporting people who care for family and friends
Carers of East Lothian 
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…
Carers of East Lothian is a registered charity for the Kilt Walk 2024. The #KiltwalkEdinburgh is on Sunday 15th September 2024. It is a fantastic fundraising event that attracts thousands each year, wearing tartan and raising money for their chosen charity. You could participate in the walk and support the work that CoEL do locally … 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
I’m Billy. I’ve been a carer since I was 14 years old. When I was a teenager I supported my Mum. She was diagnosed with MS when I was 15. I helped her around the house and with her condition. My doctor helped me talk to my Mum and then I attended a group twice … Read more
Hi, I’m Karen. I’m a Mum to two young children and a carer for my Dad. I first got in contact with Carers of East Lothian when my dad had a dip in his mental health. I contacted them to get some support for me and to seek advice on how to help him. He … Read more
Welcome to the first edition of the new Carers of East Lothian Newsletter. The newsletter is forunpaid carers and will be sent three times each year. We hope that the newsletter keeps you upto date with relevant and important information for unpaid carers as well as keeping you in theloop with what we are up … Read more
My name is Teresa, I’ve just turned 67. I am married and I come from Brazil. We haven’t been here very long, only 8 years. My husband and I met in Brazil and after 40 years living there, we decided to come back here after our daughter started a family. It was quite a change, … Read more
