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

When: Tuesday 29 October, 2pm to 3:30pm.

About the event: 

When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for everyone. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care home fees and pensions. You will also learn about free personal and nursing care payments. 

In this workshop, we will look at:

• Understanding how care home fees are assessed and calculated
• Other useful considerations for carers
• Frequently asked questions
• How and where to seek further help

Delivered by: 

Rachel Davison, Training Officer at 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 ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom 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.