Getting the right support
Growing older together: For carers of adults with Additional Support Needs (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 17 June, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Caring for an adult child with Additional Support Needs can be both deeply rewarding and challenging, particularly as their needs change over time. As a carer, you may be... Read More
Cuppa for parents of children with ASN (June)
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 24 June, 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
Parents of adult children with ASN group (July)
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 9 July, 6pm to 7:30pm. About the event: This group is a welcoming space for carers or parents caring for a child aged 16 or older with Additional Support Needs (ASN). This informal group meets monthly... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans (July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 10 July, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSPs) including how to get one, what information is included and why it is important. Sophie, VOCAL Carer Support Practitioner,... Read More
New to VOCAL
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Mon 14 Jul, 12:30-1:30pm 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 services, ask questions and chat with... Read More
Coping strategies
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 July, 6pm - 7pm 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
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