ELHSCP are hosting an event for unpaid carers at John Muir Aplacas Trekking Experience near Dunbar on Friday 18th March 2022.
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Carers’ Big Day Out
Distance Aware
Distance Aware is a scheme being rolled out across Scotland to prompt people to respect the space of others where possible as we all adapt to living with Covid-19.
Legal Advice Clinic – Jan 2022
Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 27th January from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Kerry Lees.
Carer Wellbeing
Carers of East Lothian are kicking off 2022 with a series of free online workshops to promote carer wellbeing.
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Financial Support for Carers
We have three funds to help carers who need financial support to pay for basic essentials such as food or fuel or to take a break from their caring situation.
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ScotSpirit holiday voucher scheme now open
SCHEME NOW CLOSED. ScotSpirit is a Scottish Government funded scheme that enables unpaid carers to enjoy a 2-3-night subsidised overnight break or day out in Scotland.
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Financial insecurity fund reopens for carers
We are able to offer small grants of up to £80 to carers who are facing financial insecurity thanks to additional funding from East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership.
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Flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines for carers
Unpaid carers (16+) are eligible for a free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster this winter. Book your appointment now online or via the national vaccination helpline.
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CoEL Next Steps Survey 2021 – Summary of Results
We are delighted to share the results of CoEL’s Next Steps 2021 survey – thank you to everyone who took part.
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Legal Advice Clinic – Nov 2021
Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 27th November from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Kerry Lees.
