Events Search and Views Navigation
October 2019
Carer Support Group (Wester Hailes)
Duration: 4 weeks (23rd October, 6th, 13th & 20th November) Who is this group for? Carers who would like to take some time out from caring, meet new people and make friends. Weekly Breakdown Week 1 - Welcome and Introductions. Week 2 - Stress and its impact. Week 3 - Introduction to Mindfulness. Week 4 - Mindfulness activities. What carers will get from this group An opportunity to take time out of your caring role and relax with other carers.
Find out more »Conversation Cafe : (Gilmerton) (October)
So often carers can feel left out of the conversation as their experiences and situation can set them apart from others. VOCAL aims to allow carers to join in and be part of the conversation. 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 Each meeting has a different theme allowing carers to discuss and share a range of topics. What carers will get…
Find out more »Conversation Cafe: (South Queensferry) (October)
So often carers can feel left out of the conversation as their experiences and situation can set them apart from others. VOCAL aims to allow carers to join in and be part of the conversation. 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 Each meeting has a different theme allowing carers to discuss and share a range of topics. What carers will get…
Find out more »Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (October)(Midlothian)
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: Social Security Scotland; an overview on relevant benefits e.g. Carers Allowance and also brief information on other current devolved benefits and a timeline for Disability & Cold Weather payments. What carers will get…
Find out more »November 2019
Conversation Cafe: (Gilmerton) (November)
So often carers can feel left out of the conversation as their experiences and situation can set them apart from others. VOCAL aims to allow carers to join in and be part of the conversation. 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 Each meeting has a different theme allowing carers to discuss and share a range of topics. What carers will get…
Find out more »Conversation Cafe: (South Queensferry) (November)
So often carers can feel left out of the conversation as their experiences and situation can set them apart from others. VOCAL aims to allow carers to join in and be part of the conversation. 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 Each meeting has a different theme allowing carers to discuss and share a range of topics. What carers will get…
Find out more »Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (November)(Midlothian)
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: Crime/Scam prevention; Midlothian Crime Prevention officer from Police Scotland will attend to chat to carers about how to protect yourself and provide useful information on how to keep yourself safe! What carers will…
Find out more »December 2019
Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (December)(Midlothian)
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: Surviving Christmas - for many carers the festive period can be demanding and trying to find time for ourselves can be even harder than usual. Come along to our coffee morning where our…
Find out more »
