CoEL

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.

Carers of East Lothian are kicking off 2022 with a series of free online workshops to promote carer wellbeing.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Our next legal advice clinic for carers with Solicitors for Older People in Scotland (SOPS) will take place on Thursday 28th October from 1:30 pm. The solicitor covering the clinic is Kerry Lees.

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There are lots of ways to have your say on the Scottish Government’s proposals for how a National Care Service should operate, including a right to a break from caring for unpaid carers.

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