Getting the right support
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 22 April, 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... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 25 April, 10am - 11:30am. About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one, what information is included and why it is important to complete one. As of April 2018, The... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 1 May, 6pm - 7:30pm. 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. Delivered by:... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 2 May, 10am - 12pm. About the event: Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing, or hard to deal with. Do you care for someone with... Read More
An introduction to Self-directed Support
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 2 May, 1pm - 2:30pm. About the event: Explore what Self-directed Support (SDS) is, who it is for and how to access it. We will also discuss where you can get further help and updates on SDS.... Read More
Parent carers of adults group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomMeet other parent carers who have a child 16 or over who has Additional Support Needs. Led by parent carers, this is an informal group who meet to discuss issues. Who For - This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian. Provided by - VOCAL Midlothian No. of... Read More
Getting a break from caring
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 9 May, 1pm - 2:30pm. About the event: A workshop on options for planning a break from caring. Learn about the support and services available. By the end of the session carers will have: - Explored what a... Read More
Carers rights, Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 16 May, 11am - 12pm. About the event: Kathleen Taylor from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland will give a talk on the Commission, mental health laws and your rights as a carer including Power of Attorney... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 21 May, 6pm - 7:30pm. About the event: This short workshop looks at... Read More
Parent carers: Girls and autism – a hidden minority?
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 22 May, 6pm - 8pm. About the event: Join Corrie Mclean in this... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 30 May, 10am - 12pm. About the event: Led by an experienced dementia... Read More
Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 30 May, 6pm - 7:30pm. About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist,... Read More
Getting your voice heard
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 3 July, 11am - 12:30pm. About the event: Do you feel worried about... Read More
SMART Home visit
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 4 June, 10:30am - 12pm. About the event: Visit the SMART Home at... Read More
Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 6 June, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: Join Occupational Therapist Rhona McAlpine... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 10 June, 11am - 12pm. About the event: This session will be a... Read More
Parent carers: Discussing puberty and managing change with young people with a learning disability
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 10 June, 6pm - 8pm. About the event: Join Corrie Mclean in this... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 11 June, 12pm - 1pm. About the event: Information about welfare benefits available... Read More
Talking about loss
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 11 June, 1:30pm - 3pm. About the event: Learn more about the process of loss and how to find ways of accepting and navigating emotions. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Instructions for attending the... Read More
Parent carers: Enable Works for jobseekers with learning disabilities
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 12 June, 6pm - 7pm. About the event: Join Luke from Enable Works who will be presenting information on their All In Edinburgh and Next Steps programmes which support individuals over the age of 16 with learning disabilities... Read More