Health professionals: Assess the unpaid caregiver; acknowledge the skills & strengths they have and offer support to address areas of uncertainty. Acknowledge cognitive fatigue and their ability to cope under pressure. #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP

Be kind to yourself. #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP #PuttingCarersontheMap #CarersWeek2024

Health professionals: See the person, they are an occupational being in their own right. They have things they need to do, have to do and more importantly want to do. Don’t overlook other demands and expectations. #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP

Disclaimer: If this resonates with you. Please seek support from the Carers of East Lothian, GP or other healthcare professionals #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP #PuttingCarersontheMap #CarersWeek2024

Health professionals: Be aware that unpaid caregivers will be hypervigilant and hyperaware as they are emotionally invested in the successful outcome & share tips about difficult scenarios such as refusal of assistance. #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #ELHSCP

Disclaimer: If this resonates with you. Please seek support from the Carers of East Lothian, GP or other healthcare professionals #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP #PuttingCarersontheMap #CarersWeek2024

Health professionals: Be aware that multiple professionals may be asking for the carer’s help with different tasks and these stack up. Don’t assume what the carer will be able do. #RCOT2024 #SupportingCarersinEastLothian #CarersWeek #ELHSCP #PuttingCarersontheMap #CarersWeek2024

Exciting news! We have started #technology drop-in sessions in Wellwynd, Tranent. This is a great chance to see different products and ask any questions you have about how technology could help you or a loved one stay safe and independent at home. Next one is 18/06/24 10am-12pm.

We are delighted to share our new webpage all about our Occupational Therapy Carers Pathway, which includes top tips for those who find themselves in a caring role. Head to eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210577/ca… to find out more

As part of Carers Week in June, Annie kindly shared her story of being a carer and the fantastic support she has had from our Occupational Therapy Carers Pathway. Click here to watch it youtu.be/A1vuMdLgqJo and to find out the advice that has helped Annie as a carer.

We are looking forward to next week’s technology drop-in session. Come along to see products to help you stay independent. This might be: medication reminders; lighting options to help prevent falls; or ways to keep in touch with loved ones. See the picture for more details.

This is Kari-Ann’s story of her caring journey and the support she received from our Occupational Therapy Carers Pathway. It’s a great summary of why carers may also need support and the importance of having time to focus on themselves. Watch it at youtu.be/PMnINJx28Mk

A huge thank you @elizabethcasso1 for supporting two of our Occupational Therapist’s here at East Lothian Rehabilitation Service with a contribution to their MSc Advancing Practice in OT (Post-Reg) at QMU #OccupationalTherapy #AdvancingPractice #EvidenceBased #BestPractice

Our next technology drop-in session is on Tue 13th Aug. This is a great chance to see technology products that could help you stay independent. Maybe a motion-sensor light could prevent a fall or you’d like to see ways to remember your medications. Come along and find out more.

Our next technology drop-in is on Tue 10/09/24. Come along to see how technology could help you stay safe and independent at home! We have a range of products on show and health professionals available to answer your technology questions. See below for more info and future dates.

Delighted to have two of our OTs recently interviewed on the OT Lifestyle Movement Podcast. A great chance to share the brilliant work they are doing to empower caregivers in East Lothian. otlifestylemovement.com/podcast/119-th…

Next week is Falls Week. A great opportunity to highlight the risk of falls and how we can prevent them. Keep an eye out on here for what we’re up to for falls week including pop-up stalls for you to come and find out more. #ThinkFalls #ELFallsAwareness

We’re excited to have pop-up events this week to talk all about falls. Tue (17/09/24) p.m. & Fri (22/09/24) a.m we’ll be at East Lothian Community Hospital. And Wed (18/09/24) a.m we’re at Musselburgh Primary Care Centre. Look forward to seeing you! #ThinkFalls #ELFallsAwareness

Last year’s Walking Aid Amnesty was such a success it’s now permanent! Drop off any unused walking aids at the East Lothian Council recycling centres -see here for locations & times eastlothian.gov.uk/directory/1006… #ThinkFalls #ELFallsAwareness

REMINDER - we are at East Lothian Community Hospital tomorrow 17.09.24 12.30 to 3.30pm to talk about how to reduce the risk of falling. Come along to ask falls questions & see how small aids & technology can help you stay safe, active & independent #ThinkFalls #ELFallsAwareness