Courses, events and activities for unpaid carers.
All events are free of charge for carers living or caring for someone in Edinburgh or Midlothian.
Book online or contact providers directly by telephone or email.
View our full events and activities programmes for Edinburgh and Midlothian.
The courses, events and activities listed on this website are free of charge and provided by VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) and a number of other training providers.
The courses aim to meet the needs of unpaid carers through weekly courses, events and one day seminars with expert speakers and professionals.
If you would like more information about a course or event listed, please contact the course training provider using the details provided to get more information.
For more information about this website please contact VOCAL on 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk
For carers supporting someone who is elderly, has a disability or condition including dementia, MS and Huntington’s.
Explore ways to maintain a healthy balance between your caring role and life outside caring.
Covering a range of topics including preparing for the loss of a loved one and emergency planning.
Learn the hands-on skills and knowledge to support someone else’s bodily care including foot and oral care.