East Lothian Council has updated the Young Carer's website with lots of useful information.

A Young Carer is someone under 18 or is 18 years but still at school, who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who due to illness or disability cannot manage to live independently without their help. Some children and young people will have small caring roles, and some will have big caring roles. You might share this caring role with another sibling or an adult carer.

East Lothian Council want to ensure that all our Young Carers have the same opportunities as other children and young people their age. We therefore need to know who our Young Carers are in order that we have the most appropriate services in place to meet their needs. It you know a Young Carer or are a Young Carer please complete our initial questionnaire. Some-one from the Young Service will then contact you to tell you more about what we are doing to support Young Carers in your local area.

There is a wealth of guidance available for students planning for their future after leaving school.

• All students have access to an online careers account on My World of Work.
• Another site which is continually being updated for parents and careers has been launched:  My Kid's Career.

Up-to-date careers news can be found on our website or using the easy to remember link: knox.is/careers

The National e-Learning Offer compliments the delivery of teaching and learning by school and setting, local authorities and Regional Improvement Collaboratives in Scotland.

Information on whats available for S1-S3 learners can be found support in the information panels contained within the e-Sgoil e-Learning Resources publication. 

Make sure you book your COVID-19 booster to maximise protection

People aged 18 and over can book boosters online.

All adults aged 18 and over can book their appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine booster through the online portal on NHS inform. If you are unable to access the online portal you can book an appointment through the National Helpline on 0800 030 8013.

Even if you’ve been double-vaccinated, your immunity against COVID-19 wanes over time. That’s why boosters are necessary. The booster vaccine gives you the protection you need against serious COVID-19 illness. Local Health Boards are offering additional drop-in facilities - you can find information on local health board websites and social media.

Appointments must be booked at least 12 weeks after a second dose however adults with a confirmed case of the virus since receiving a vaccine should wait four weeks from testing positive to receive their booster. Even if you have had COVID-19 it is still important you come forward and complete your vaccination course to maximise your protection.

You can view a short video on how to use the booking portal.

Anyone in earlier groups who missed their vaccination can book an appointment by calling the National Helpline on 0800 030 8013 which is open from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. For more information about the COVID-19 booster vaccine visit NHS Inform.