Supporting people who care for family and friends
Throughout October, we will be offering a FREE mindfulness course for carers. CoEL is a qualified mindfulness instructor. The course will be a four-week introduction to mindful meditation and relaxation techniques. This group is suitable for people who are brand new to mindfulness or those who would like to return to practice. During the sessions, … Read more
On 15th September 2024, CoEL’s very own Kirsty, Lydia and Suzie Q are participating in the Edinburgh kiltwalk. They are raising funds to support the work that Carers of East Lothian do locally to support unpaid carers. You can read more about it and support their amazing efforts by following this link to their Just … Read more
Welcome to the second edition of the Carers of East Lothian Newsletter. Our newsletter is for unpaid carers and is issued three times a year. We hope that the newsletter keeps you up to date with relevant and important information for unpaid carers as well as keeping you in the loop about what we are … Read more
The Carers of East Lothian survey was conducted earlier in 2024. The survey was disseminated to carers via CoEL’s mailing list, social media platforms and via an East Lothian professional network to reach as many carers as possible. The survey was designed to help deepen the organisations understanding of unpaid care and ensure their services … 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
Carers Week 2024 is 10th – 16th June. The theme this year is Putting Carers on the Map. We have a wide variety of opportunities this year for carers to engage in different activities.
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
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
Our Time for Me small grants are funded by the Scottish Government and East Lothian Council. (Please note that we cannot accept applications from carers who have already received a Time for Me grant within the past 12 months.) Apply for financial support to enable you to enjoy some time for yourself and have a … Read more
Carers of East Lothian CEO Jessica Wade and the rest of the team of staff and volunteers are thrilled to announce that the organisation have successfully achieved the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award. The award follows a rigorous assessment of CoEL’s services to unpaid carers across East Lothian. Welcoming the award for Carers of East Lothian, … Read more
