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Jenny White

Jenny leads the overall management and strategic development of Carers of East Lothian. Jenny directly reports to the board of directors.

Claire Spiden

Claire works closely with the CEO to provide strategic oversight and leadership across CoEL’s operational functions. Claire line manages all project staff and leads on the delivery of outcomes within CoEL’s contract with East Lothian Health and Social Care  Partnership through operational processes and procedures. Claire analyses existing processes to identify areas for improvement and implements organisational development initiatives.

Linda Walker

Linda leads on the development and implementation of strategies, processes and procedures that ensure Carers of East Lothian are offering the highest quality services for carers.

Kirsty Rootes

Kirsty supervises the administration team at Carers of East Lothian. Her role includes strategic and operational responsibilities, and she is part of the management team at CoEL, providing support to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Executive in relation to finance, data management and legal requirements.

Gemma Twells-Davison

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

Lydia Eunson

Lydia oversees the counselling service, supporting volunteers and managing carer’s journey through the service, alongside holding a small client caseload.

Doug Anthoney

Doug leads and supervises the team of Carer Support Workers and the Welfare Rights Coordinator. Doug supports the carer support team to manage caseloads effectively and provides guidance on complex cases. Doug triages new referrals  as they are received by the organisation.

Louise McQuade

Louise provides administrative support to the organisation and works with Stuart and Kirsty in the administrative team. Louise is often the first point of contact for carers and professionals, visiting or contacting the organisation.

Stuart Pe-Win

Stuart provides administrative and finance support to the organisation and works with Louise and Kirsty in the administrative team. Stuart is often the first point of contact for carers and professionals, visiting or contacting the organisation.

Rowena Price

Rowena is based on wards 3 and 4 at East Lothian Community Hospital and her work involves identifying carers, helping them to feel recognised, informed, and involved from the moment the person they care for is admitted to the ward through to discharge and beyond. Working closely with hospital staff and the wider care team, … Read more

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