Caring for yourself
Coping strategies *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 11am - 12:30pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties. ... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (July)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 29th of July Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and... Read More
Carer-led craft group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 31 July, 10am - 12pm About the event: Our carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as card decorating. All materials will be provided, and no previous experience or skills... Read More
Room for art *fully booked*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 8 sessions, weekly from Thursday 1 August to Thursday 19 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: An artist from Art in Healthcare will guide the group through an eight-week block of art projects. This course will... Read More
Getting a break from caring
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 2 August, 2pm - 3:30pm About the event: A workshop on options for planning a break from caring. Learn about the support and services available. By the end of the session carers will have: Explored what... Read More
Managing guilt
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 5 August, 5:45pm - 7:15pm About the event: We will explore the meaning and purpose of feeling guilt, and how to manage any guilt you experience. This session will explore: The reasons why carers feel guilt... Read More
Listening Space for carers of people with dementia (August)
Newington Library 17 Fountainhall Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 9th of August Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Newington Library About the event: Are you an unpaid carer caring for someone who has dementia? Are you living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Join our monthly drop-in to: talk about... Read More
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 12 August, 11am - 12pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL. ... Read More
Anxiety Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Health in Mind 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 16th of August Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Health in Mind, 40 Shandwick Place About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings? Join our monthly... Read More
Pilates *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 6 sessions, weekly from Monday 19 August to Monday 23 September, 5pm - 5:45pm About the event: Join Janine, our Pilates instructor who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will be given the opportunity to lengthen... Read More
Evening Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Craigmillar Library 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EDINBURGH, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 19th of August Time: 6-7pm Where: Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4DS About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with your mental health? Do... Read More
Mindfulness practice group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join us to practice mindfulness with others in a supportive and communal setting. Meeting monthly, the session offers a unique experience that can deepen your practice and provide... Read More
Artist-led craft group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 22 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Working with an artist from Art in Healthcare, get creative and make your very own masterpiece using different techniques and materials! Enjoy a chat and cuppa with other... Read More
Sound therapy
Pilton Community Health Project 73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 22 August, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: This live sound bath session will gently guide you into a meditative state of deep relaxation and calm, soothing mind and body. This session will begin with a... Read More
Peer support group: Parent carers
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 26 August, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Make time for yourself and be part of a supportive community of parents who are caring for a child with Additional Support Needs. This informal group, led by... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 26th of August Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and... Read More
Carer-led craft group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 28 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Our carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as card decorating. All materials will be provided, and no previous experience or skills... Read More
Getting your voice heard
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 2 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Do you feel worried about speaking up and advocating for yourself or the person you care for? Would you like to feel confident communicating in meetings and difficult... Read More
Flower essences to promote emotional wellbeing *fully booked*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is now fully booked. Please contact carertraining@vocal.org.uk if you wish to be added to the waiting list. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 3 September, 11am - 1pm About the event: Flower essences contain the energy from flowers and plants... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 1pm - 2:30pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties. ... Read More