Supporting people who care for family and friends
Join East Lothian Rehabilitiation Service for their Tech Drop-In Sessions. Sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with some morning, afternoon and evening availability. Dates between now and December are shared on the image below. Are you curious about how technology can help you stay safe, active, and independent at home? Visit them at the WellWynd … Read more
Welcome to Carers of East Lothian introduction to our services for BSL users. We are working to improve the accessibility of our services and information. We have recently supported some carers who are BSL users and this drew our attention to the fact that we could improve the accessibility of our information for BSL using … 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
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
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
My name is John. I’m 76 years old and I care for my wife Jane who is 81. I’ve been caring for Jane for 22 years. I was on the lorries working as an HGV driver. I was going up and down the road and she fell in the back yard on a really wet … Read more
Today is the first day of Dementia Awareness Week. The theme this year is the power of friendship to support people with dementiaAs the condition progresses, emotional connections and social interactions remain deeply significant. Friendship provides comfort, reassurance, and a sense of belonging, helping to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness, and can empower and … Read more
My name is Kathlyn. I am 81 years old and I care for my husband. He started off last year with rheumatoid arthritis and was in the Royal and he was transferred to the community hospital. When he came out, he couldn’t walk. A care package was set up, but it was really just the … Read more
Earlier this year, you may remember that we were in the customer vote for Tesco Stronger Starts. It’s a scheme which gives funding to community projects like us. Customers voted in Tesco North Berwick store between January and March. We are absolutely delighted that we came second in the customer vote, and we will receive … Read more
East Lothian Rehabilitation Service are reviewing how easy it is to access their services. At present, a single point of contact telephone service for advice and onward referral if appropriate is offered. Please follow the link below if you would like to complete their survey and support them in shaping their future. East Lothian Rehabilitation … Read more