This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Thursday 23 October, 10:30am-12pm

About the event: When a family member or friend goes into a care home, it can be a difficult time for everyone. Navigating and understanding residential care home funding can create extra stress. In this friendly workshop, you will learn the basics of how care home fees are assessed and calculated.

We will look at the upper and lower capital limits; what might happen to income such as state pension and occupational pensions; learn about free personal care and nursing care payments; and consider the frequently asked questions by carers facing this emotive situation.

Delivered by: Rachel Davison, Training Officer, Age Scotland. Rachel delivers a range of dementia training courses to a broad range of groups and organisations

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.