Getting the right support
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 June, 11am - 12:30pm. About the event: Do you feel worried about speaking up and advocating for yourself or the person you’re caring for? Would you like to feel confident communicating in meetings and difficult situations? Join... 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 Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from smart home technology that supports safe and independent... 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 to discuss individual differences rather than deficit in neurodiversity. Learn how we can focus on changes to the environment rather than attempt to ‘fix’ the... 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 lively tour of some digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers are finding useful. Delivered by: Kathy Wiles, Digital Dementia Advisor at... 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 informal workshop for a gentle introduction to sexual health. We will focus on the importance of acknowledging a young person's sexuality as part of their... 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 to carers and the people that they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at Vocal. Instructions... Read More
Talking about loss *cancelled*
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... 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 13 June, 10am - 12pm. About the event: Led by an experienced dementia... Read More
Skills Development Scotland
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 13 June, 12pm - 1pm. About the event: Join Skills Development Scotland to... Read More
Evening cuppa: Caring for someone with dementia
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomEnjoy a cuppa and chat with other carers supporting someone with dementia. Discuss issues that matter most to you in a relaxed and friendly environment. Who For - This event... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday 21 June, 11am - 12:30pm. About the event: Find out more about Adult... Read More
Coping strategies
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 26 June, 10am - 11:30am. About the event: Caring for someone can be... Read More
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 8 July, 12pm - 1:30pm About the event: A workshop on... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 8 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Caring for someone... Read More
Peer support group: Parent carers of adults
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 10 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join a supportive community of parents who are caring for a child aged 16 or older with Additional Support Needs. This informal group, led by parent carers, offers... Read More
Mental Health First Aid
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 15 July, 5:30pm - 7pm About the event: This session will explore techniques that can give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem and provide help to prevent a mental health problem... Read More
Working carers workshop (July)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 15 July, 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
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 22 July, 5:45pm - 6:45pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL.... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 25 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for all. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care... Read More