Supporting people who care for family and friends
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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Our new Time for Me service has now launched! If you need a break from your caring responsibilities, please contact us.
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