Supporting people who care for family and friends
Catherine leads on volunteering at CoEL. She has a particular focus on supporting people with lived experience of caring to volunteer. Catherine oversees our telephone befriending programme. Catherine delivers CoEL’s ‘Think Carer’ training for professionals, raising awareness around carers.
Gemma leads on and develops communications and engagement for Carers of East Lothian. Gemma leads on a programme of events, workshops and training opportunities for carers. Gemma oversees and supports the Carer’s Panel, CoEL’s lived experience group, established to strengthen the voice of carers locally. Gemma oversees CoEL’s digital presence, including the website, newsletter and … Read more