Supporting people who care for family and friends
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 29th October. We had a fantastic turnout and we valued the opportunity to reflect on the past year together. Members and guests heard from Jim Conway, Chair of the CoEL board, our CEO Jenny White, Louise Kennedy, Carer Support Worker, and … Read more
We very excited to be launching the Carers of East Lothian Festive Raffle. Our amazing group of dedicated fundraising volunteers have collected dozens of fantastic prizes including items for a £200+ Christmas Hamper (which has a butchers voucher for Christmas dinner for 4), £50 Lobster Shack/Rocketeer voucher, Bass Rock trip, lots of meals out, days … Read more
Our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up. It will be held on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at the Fraser Centre in Tranent between 10am and 12pm. If you would like to join us for this important annual event, please contact us on 01316650135 or centre@coel.org.uk Light refreshments of tea, coffee and baked goods … 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
Carers of East Lothian support people who care for family members or friends. The Carers of East Lothian Newsletter is sent three times a year. We hope that it keeps you up to date with relevant and important information and in the loop with what we are up to as an organisation. We are delighted … Read more
We’re delighted to introduce Jenny White, who joined Carers of East Lothian as Chief Executive Officer in July and has been getting to know the team and the organisation. With over 20 years of experience in the voluntary sector — working with people with autism, families of prisoners and older people— Jenny brings a wealth … 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
We are currently recruiting for an administrative assistant at CoEL. The role is part time: 24 hours per week. The salary is: £22,325 – £23,873 pro-rata and the role is Hybrid. Closing date is 11th July 2025. We offer very flexible working and 6% matched pension. We are a Carer Positive Exemplary employer, as well … Read more
On 10th June 2025, the Scottish Parliament passed the Care Reform Bill. For the first time, unpaid carers in Scotland will have a legal right to breaks from caring. This is an historic moment for carers and the carers’ movement, who have been campaigning for the right to a break for carers for over a … Read more
This week is Carers Week. Carers Week is a national campaign held each year to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face, and recognise the incredible contribution they make to families and communities across the UK. It also encourages those who may not yet identify as carers to recognise their role and … Read more