Supporting people who care for family and friends
Carers created this beautiful art work whilst trying their hand at gel printing, which was new to all who participated. The art work was showcased in the window of MADE, Community Hub in Haddington where the carers were introduced to the new skill. The purpose was to raise awareness of unpaid care in the local … Read more
CoEL launched a new, regular crafting group ‘Care to Create’ hosted at Haddington Day Centre and led by our wonderful Volunteers Julie and Jenny. Carers will meet monthly to try a new craft or share a craft that they already know with the rest of the group. During the first session, carers made these beautiful … Read more
On Tuesday 4th April, CoEL joined East Lothian Council’s Young Carers’ Service for an incredible intergenerational experience. Over 60 carers of all ages trekked with alpacas and enjoyed a lovely picnic together in the beautiful surroundings of the John Muir Alpaca’s tipis. The event was a wonderful opportunity to build connections with other carers in … Read more
CoEL office and telephone line are closed for the Easter long weekend. We re-open on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 10 am. Happy Easter everyone.
We were delighted to host a series of very enjoyable events for carers at the end of 2022.
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Join us for an afternoon of musical fun with tea, coffee and cake to learn how personalised playlists can help create moments of connection and respite in dementia care.
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Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23rd December 2022 until 10 am on Wednesday 4th January 2023.
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Christmas can be a challenging time for many. Phone the Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24/7) or Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 (evenings and weekends). Please reach out for support if you need it.
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Open a door a day with COEL’s online advent calendar to reflect on and celebrate some of our activities with carers in 2022.
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If you are considering employing a personal assistant (PA) for the person you care for, please look at Self Directed Support Scotland’s new resource. It has been recommended by some of the carers we support.
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