Events
Make money from your hobby
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 24 July, 12pm-1pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support from... Read More
Employing a personal assistant – Part 2 – Employer Responsibilities
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 25 July, 12pm to 1:30pm About the event: If you employ, or are planning to employ, Personal Assistants using a Direct Payment from the local authority, join VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) practitioners to... Read More
Walk and talk (July)
Dalkeith Country Park High Street, Dalkeith, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 28 July, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while being out in nature. This new group will meet monthly (on the last Monday of the month) at Dalkeith... Read More
Cuppa for parents of children with ASN (July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 July, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Join our monthly group and chat with other parents, have a cuppa and find out more about local services. Regular guest speakers. No need to attend every month, book... Read More
Gentle yoga and therapeutic writing workshop *fully booked*
Duncan Place Community & Enterprise Hub Duncan Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tue 29 Jul, 10:15am - 11:45am About the event: This workshop offers time to nurture yourself during the summer season through the healing power of writing and embodiment through yoga practice. Suitable for beginners. This will be... Read More
National Library of Scotland visit *fully booked*
National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 July, 2pm - 3:30pm About the event: Join us to discover what goes on behind the scenes at Scotland's largest library. This relaxing afternoon session will include a tour of the building and our newest exhibition... Read More
Effective communication strategies for young people with Additional Support Needs
This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to understanding effective communication through the use of strategies, tools and techniques. In this session, you’ll get an opportunity to connect... Read More
Carer cuppa: Edinburgh
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: Wednesday 30 July, 10am - 12pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a cuppa and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Edinburgh Carers' Hub. Join our... Read More
Employability support for unpaid carers
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 July, 10:30am - 11:30am About the event: In this session, Anna from Business in the Community will be talking about the support available for unpaid carers looking to find meaningful employment. This is an information session... Read More
Online lunchtime book club
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 July, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Join us online for a light-hearted discussion on all things books. In this session we will share our thoughts on James by Percival Everett. By attending the event, you... Read More
Evening book club (online)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 10 September, 6:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join VOCAL volunteer and resident bookworm Sharon for a light-hearted discussion on all things books. In this session we will share our thoughts on The Fair Botanists by Sara... Read More
Moving and handling (September)
McSence Communication, 32 Sycamore Road, Dalkeith, EH22 5TA 32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 19 September, 9:30am - 4pm About the event: This one-day course will introduce you to moving people and objects safely, using real equipment to build understanding. Taking place in the fully equipped Manual Handling Suite at... Read More