Who is this for?
- Unpaid carers aged 18 years old and over
Who provides this?
- Carers of East Lothian (CoEL)
Description
CoEL run a number of monthly support groups across East Lothian. These are a great opportunity to meet other people in the same situation and to share experiences. Groups are informal and welcoming – as one carer told CoEL “the friendship, the atmosphere & the interaction between us all is great. The realisation other people have the same difficulties is important. It helps to share problems.”
Help to complete an Adult Carer Support Plan identifying where you require further support from other services.
Here is a the current list of groups:
- Dunbar
- North Berwick
- Musselburgh
- East Lothian wide and online (new)
- Carers of people with chronic mental health issues
- Parent carers
- Male carers
How do I access this?
- Self-referrals
Please contact the CoEL team on 0131 665 0135 to find out about our online groups on WhatsApp and Zoom instead.
Is there a cost?
Free
Is there a waiting list?
Sometimes – length of waiting list depends on volume of referrals
Location information
- Public parking available
- Wheelchair access
- Translation service available
Opening times
Some carers events and groups run outside of these hours.
| Monday | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Thursday | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Friday | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
