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July 2020
Crafty Carers goes Online! (13/7)
Do you enjoy craft but miss the group setting? Join us for online craft and chat. Bring your own craft project, have a chat and get advice from our crafting volunteers. Duration: 3 weeks (13th - 27th July) Who is this online session for? Carers who have an interest in crafts and would like to meet other carers. No previous experience or skills are required. Outcomes of this online session Find time for yourself at this difficult time. Come to…
Find out more »Crisis and opportunity – finding new ways to manage stress
During the COVID-19 pandemic you may have found it more difficult to do some of the things that usually help you stay calm. This interactive session will give ideas about new things you can try and ways to look at things differently to keep physically and mentally healthy. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Any carer who would like to find out more about how to manage their own feelings of stress at this difficult time. Outcomes…
Find out more »Emergency Planning
A workshop on options for planning for an emergency. You will be supported to write a personalised Emergency Plan, which is important now more than ever. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? This course is for anyone caring for someone with concerns about what would happen in an emergency during the COVID-19 pandemic and after. Outcomes of this online session Explained what an Emergency Plan is and why its important to do one. Completed sections of the…
Find out more »Wee Breaks Skills Share – (Midlothian)
Maintaining social interaction with others via digital resources is a good way to reduce the feeling of isolation and allow you some time to look after yourself and maintain your own health & wellbeing. Duration: 2 weeks (23rd July & 20th August) Who are these online sessions for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Join us via Zoom to meet and interact with other carers; show us your creations and things you have done…
Find out more »Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (Midlothian)
Connecting with others has never been so important; join us for our online coffee morning with David and Hazel from Wee Breaks Midlothian. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Join us via Zoom for our virtual coffee morning and find out more about Wee Breaks and the opportunities and support available to carers in Midlothian. What carers will get from this online session Opportunity to…
Find out more »Carer Relaxation session (29/7)
Caring during the current pandemic can be even more difficult than usual and it is important that you look after yourself too! Duration: 1 week Who is these online session for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Make time for you, introduce some more self care into your life, press the pause button and enjoy guided visualisations, release the breath and sink into bliss! Book in and enjoy a virtual relaxation session;…
Find out more »Caring for someone with Dementia and managing behaviour that challenges
Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this course will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Carers who care for someone with dementia and who want to understand more about what triggers the behaviours we find challenging and how to lessen them or cope with them. Outcomes of this online session Explore why some of the…
Find out more »August 2020
Managing relationships during difficult times
According to a recent Relate survey, around a quarter of relationships are reported to be under strain at this challenging time, understand what is happening to those relationships, find out you’re not alone and get advice on how to cope with these changes. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Anyone who provides unpaid care for someone else (over and above Coronavirus). Outcomes of this online session By the end of the session we will have explored: The…
Find out more »Carer Relaxation session (5/8)
Caring during the current pandemic can be even more difficult than usual and it is important that you look after yourself too! Duration: 1 week Who is these online session for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Make time for you, introduce some more self care into your life, press the pause button and enjoy guided visualisations, release the breath and sink into bliss! Book in and enjoy a virtual relaxation session;…
Find out more »Don’t lose sleep over it
Carers often struggle to get enough sleep and coping with the impact of coronavirus has made it even harder for many to get a good night's sleep. In this session you will get a better understanding of your sleep difficulties and learn some simple ways to improve your sleep. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Any carer who is struggling to get quality sleep. Outcomes of this online session By the end of the session you will…
Find out more »Carer Relaxation session (12/8)
Caring during the current pandemic can be even more difficult than usual and it is important that you look after yourself too! Duration: 1 week Who is these online session for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Make time for you, introduce some more self care into your life, press the pause button and enjoy guided visualisations, release the breath and sink into bliss! Book in and enjoy a virtual relaxation session;…
Find out more »Learn how to Zoom (August)
Drop into this session to increase your confidence in using Zoom. VOCAL delivers its online training programme via Zoom so coming to the session will let you fully access our other courses. Duration:1 week Who is this online session for? Any carer who is new to Zoom or has used Zoom before. Outcomes of this online session This session is flexed to meet the needs of those who come onto it so please come with any questions or queries about…
Find out more »Communicating online and over the phone
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our face to face interactions have gone online or over the phone. Learn about how this can impact communication and how best to speak up for yourself and the person you care for over the phone or online. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Anyone who would like to learn more about how we communicate including simple, practical tips to communicate clearly and confidently online or over the phone. Outcomes…
Find out more »Habits of Happiness
This 7-week course looks at a range of tools and techniques to help improve resilience, self-esteem, happiness & wellbeing. Take time out during this difficult period to focus on your emotional health and happiness. Duration: 7 weeks (18th August - 29th September) Who is this online session for? Carers who would like to reflect on and explore their lifestyle, mood and stress levels at this difficult time. Outcomes of this online session Sam, an experienced and professional tutor shares techniques…
Find out more »Self-Harm awareness session
This workshop helps you debunk self-harm myths and defines self-harm, understanding why people self-harm. It will also explore how people can recover from self-harm and give tools and tips for how to support someone who self-harms. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Carers who are supporting someone who is self-harming or would like more information on self-harm. Outcomes of this online session By the end of the session you will have: An increased understanding of difficulties that…
Find out more »Carer Relaxation session (19/8)
Caring during the current pandemic can be even more difficult than usual and it is important that you look after yourself too! Duration: 1 week Who is these online session for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Edinburgh or Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Make time for you, introduce some more self care into your life, press the pause button and enjoy guided visualisations, release the breath and sink into bliss! Book in and enjoy a virtual relaxation session;…
Find out more »Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and your life
Take time to reflect with other carers on how this will be a pivotal moment in history. Think about how the lasting effects COVID-19 (and the social changes that will come from it) will change us. Life might never be the same again. How do we share that story, learn from it and let it shape who we are? Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Any carer who would like to use this time to reflect and…
Find out more »September 2020
Caring and COVID-19 – everything you need to know
This webinar supplies information on services and support available to carers, including how VOCAL can help you and the person you care for during Coronavirus. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Anyone who provides unpaid care for someone else (over and above Coronavirus). Outcomes of this online session An explanation of the situation for carers due to Coronavirus and some of the challenges carers now face. An insight into what is being done Nationally and Locally to…
Find out more »Domestic Abuse Information session
Are you worried about the safety and wellbeing of someone? What can you do if you suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse, without making it worse? This session will help you understand more about domestic abuse and how to support someone you think may be in this situation. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? Carers who are worried about the safety and wellbeing of someone who is experiencing domestic abuse or would like more information…
Find out more »Making your Money Go Further
A workshop sharing information about discounts, reductions and more to make your money go further. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? This course is for any carer who would like to know more about making their money go a bit further. Outcomes of this online session By the end of the session we will have discussed how to make your money go further through the following areas. These discounts and savings are relevant to carers and the…
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