Getting the right support
Coping strategies (7 August)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 7 August, 10am - 11am 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
Parent carer cuppa
Penicuik Storehouse High Street 22, Penicuik, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 26 August, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Join our monthly meet up and chat with other parent carers, have a cuppa and find out more about local services. No diagnosis required. Tea, coffee, cake provided at... Read More
Growing older together: For carers of adults with Additional Support Needs
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 26 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Caring for an adult child with Additional Support Needs (ASN) can be both deeply rewarding and challenging, particularly as their needs change over time. As a carer, you... Read More
Self-harm awareness session
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 2 September, 6pm - 7pm. About the event: This session is for anyone who is interested in learning more about supporting people who self-harm. It is delivered in a webinar-style with a presentation and time at... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 4 September, 2pm - 4pm. About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? This workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is aimed... Read More
How VOCAL can support you
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 8 September, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. About the event: Have you recently registered with VOCAL? Or maybe you haven’t spoken with VOCAL for a while? Join us online to find out more about our services, ask questions... Read More
An overview of Lothian Disabled Living Centre
SMART Centre, Astley Ainslie Hospital 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EDINBURGH, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 9 September, 2pm - 3.30pm. About the event: Join us at Lothian Disabled Living Centre at Astley Ainslie Hospital for independent advice about buying equipment to assist in daily living. We will share an overview of... Read More
Introduction to employing a personal assistant
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 9 September, 5pm - 6:30pm. 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) to... Read More
Working carers workshop
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 22 September, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other working... Read More