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Since 2009, the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has designated October as World Menopause Awareness Month, with 18 October celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day. World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and … Read more

We at CoEL are absolutely delighted to be supported by local artist Kate Henderson. Kate has made 20 drawings over the past few months from walks along the Ormiston/Pencaitland railway walk. These drawings have formed her Colour for Carers project. Kate is selling each of these mounted pieces and has decided to generously donate 100% … Read more

To mark Falls Week, CoEL hosted Cara Blair, Physiotherapist and Acting Falls Lead from the East Lothian Rehabilitation Service who ran an incredibly informative session for carers with the focus of preventing falls. Attendees said that the session was really beneficial and full of valuable information. Here is Cara’s presentation for those of you who … Read more

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