Supporting people who care for family and friends
In October 2022, we launched our ‘Time For Me’ carer grants scheme, enabling unpaid carers to take a much-needed break from caring. In its first year the programme has supported 296 carers to take a break. These grants are made possible thanks to funding from Scottish Government (via Shared Care Scotland) and East Lothian Health … Read more
In October 2022, CoEL launched their ‘Time For Me’ carer grants scheme to enable unpaid carers to take a much-needed break from caring. In its first year the programme supported 296 carers to take a break. These grants are made possible thanks to funding from Scottish Government (via Shared Care Scotland) and East Lothian Health … Read more
We were thrilled to join Coalition of Carers In Scotland and VOCAL Edinburgh at Edinburgh City Chambers for their event ‘The next Chapter: Making Carers Rights a Reality’.
CoEL have been running a 4-week introduction to mindfulness for unpaid carers. Mindfulness is a gentle and safe way of slowing down our busy lives and can help us in times of stress. The group have been experimenting with focusing on their senses, breath and thoughts as stepping stones to becoming more mindful. The sessions are … Read more
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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