Events & Training

Other people and stigma Do you think there is a stigma or misunderstanding around drug and alcohol use? Duration: 1 week Who is this cafe for? For people who are caring for someone who is using drugs or alcohol. Weekly Breakdown This month we are discussing how other people’s ideas about drug or alcohol use affect us. Is there still a stigma about substance use? What carers will get from this cafe Peer support. Tips and hints. Time out from…

Local support – Whether it is the support provided by the NHS, the Council or through other carers, accessing the right support at the right time can be important. How important to you to the support you receive is local. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? For anyone who would like the opportunity to discuss their concerns with like-minded people. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. This will allow carers to get…

What makes a difference to you in your caring role - there is lots of support for carers but national statistics suggest tell us that 70% of carers do not access any support even from family with their caring role. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get…

What makes a difference to you in your caring role - there is lots of support for carers but national statistics suggest tell us that 70% of carers do not access any support even from family with their caring role. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get…

What makes a difference to you in your caring role - there is lots of support for carers but national statistics suggest tell us that 70% of carers do not access any support even from family with their caring role. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get…

Edinburgh, My City – millions of tourists flock to Edinburgh every year to visit the city we live and care in. Do you think of ‘Edinburgh’ as your home? Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? For anyone who would like the opportunity to discuss their concerns with like-minded people. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. This will allow carers to get a coffee and relax before the conversation starts. The conversation will…

Opportunity to meet with other carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this coffee morning for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Come along 10-11am and enjoy a cuppa and blether with other carers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. From 11am-12noon, learn more about Carers (Scotland) Act and carers rights and entitlements. What carers will get from this coffee morning Opportunity to meet other carers. Learning opportunity.

Peer support – there is lots of research to suggest that carers benefit from coming together for peer support, sharing stories, experiences and ideas with people who have a similar experience is considered positive and useful for carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get a coffee…

Peer support – there is lots of research to suggest that carers benefit from coming together for peer support, sharing stories, experiences and ideas with people who have a similar experience is considered positive and useful for carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get a coffee…

What does the festive season mean to me? – for some people they really look forward to Christmas and new year for others it is a chore and for others it is worse than a chore. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get a coffee and relax…

Edinburgh, My City – millions of tourists flock to Edinburgh every year to visit the city we live and care in. Do you think of ‘Edinburgh’ as your home? Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. This will allow carers to get a coffee and relax before the conversation starts. The conversation will…

Opportunity to meet with other carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this coffee morning for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Come along 10-11am and enjoy a cuppa and blether with other carers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. From 11am-12noon, Police Scotland will come along to give information about the support available from Police Scotland. A chance to find out how the Police work with carers and protect vulnerable people. What carers will…

What does the festive season mean to me? – for some people they really look forward to Christmas and new year for others it is a chore and for others it is worse than a chore. Duration: 1 week Who is this conversation cafe for? Carers who would like to come together with other carers for coffee and discussion. Weekly Breakdown The session begins at 10am for a 10.30am start. This will allow carers to get a coffee and relax…