In a mental health crisis, please call NHS 24 on 111 and ask for a Psychiatric Nurse Advisor. You should be connected to the mental health cover for Lothian. In a life threatening emergency, please call 999.
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Loneliness and Isolation
If you need a listening ear, please pick up the phone to a friend, family member, neighbour, peer or service provider or connect online to others in a similar situation. We all need a network of support.
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Money Matters
The festive season can be a time when many people struggle financially. If you are an unpaid carer with money worries, please reach out for support.
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On holly
Our lovely admin and finance coordinator Sharon Byrne shares the delight she takes in the holly tree in her garden.
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Parent Carers
Being a parent or kinship carer can be challenging – even more so if the child you love and are looking after has additional support needs.
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Older People
If you are an older person, or care for an older person, you may find The Silver Line or Age Scotland helplines useful sources of information, advice and support.
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A winter walk and talk for carers
Join Countryside Ranger Richard English for a countryside walk and talk for carers as he explores the history and wildlife of the Pencaitland Railway.
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Online Events for Carers
We are delighted to announce our Festive Fun Online Events for Carers programme for December 2020. All events are free to carers and require advanced booking.
AGM 2020
You are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting at 10:30am on Monday 30th November 2020 via Zoom. Please email centre@coel.org.uk or call 0131 665 0135 to register.
Course Recordings
Recordings from “Introduction to Mindfulness” Course facilitated by Phil McCrossan for Carers of East Lothian (CoEL), Autumn 2020.
