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Basic benefits

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 29 November, 12pm - 1pm About the event:   Advice and information about the welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for. This is an informal session and carers are welcome to ask questions. Delivered by: Andy... Read More

Free

Parent carers: communication with children with Additional Support Needs (ASN)

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 30 November, 10am - 11.30am About the event:   Join Louise Day, a specialist speech and language therapist, who will share tips and advice to support your child with their communication. Suitable for all ASN communication difficulties. Delivered by:... Read More

Free

Future planning: thinking about long-term care

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 4 December, 11am - 12.30pm About the event:   Information and advice on how to plan long-term care such as residential care, day care or care at home. Includes information on how it is arranged and paid for. This... Read More

Free

Parent carers: getting transitions right from child to adult services

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 5 December, 10am - 12pm About the event:   Transition means change - and for young people with additional support needs, growing up is one of the biggest changes they face. It's not just about leaving school, it's building... Read More

Free

Mental Health First Aid

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 December, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event:   This session will explore techniques that can help you to give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem and provide help to prevent a mental health... Read More

Free

Adult Carer Support Plans *cancelled*

Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

This event has now been cancelled but will be repeated on Thursday 7th March. About the event:   Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ASCPs) including how to get one and what information is included. As of April 2018, The Carers Act stipulates that all adult carers have the right to an Adult Carer... Read More

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Dementia and the home environment

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 8 February, 10.30am - 12pm About the event:   This short workshop looks at the benefits and the challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home environment... Read More

Free

Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This event is currently fully booked but please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk and we will put you on the waiting list. Attendees often drop out at the last minute, you will likely get a space!  Thank you When: Thursday 15 February, 6pm... Read More

Free

An introduction to Self-Directed Support

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 22 February, 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 in relation to... Read More

Free

SMART Home visit

Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 27 February, 10.30am - 12pm About the event:   Visit the SMART Home at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from smart home technology that supports safe and... Read More

Free

Everyday technology for dementia care

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 29 February, 12pm - 1pm About the event:   This session will be a lively tour of some of the digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers find useful. This is a great opportunity for ideas... Read More

Free

Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 29 February, 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

Free

Parent carers: Navigating public and private spaces with autistic children and young people

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 6 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event:   During this session, we will talk about managing vulnerabilities and how to support children to learn the concept of public and private places, and associated behaviours. For carers of children... Read More

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Adult Carer Support Plans

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 12pm - 1.30pm About the event:   Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSPs) including how to get one and what information is included. As of April 2018, The Carers Act stipulates that all adult... Read More

Free

Parent carers: Supporting young people with ASN to safely use the internet

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 11 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event:   During this informal session, led by Corrie, we will explore how the internet is changing and how children and young people interact with each other online. We will discuss supportive... Read More

Free

Stress and distress in dementia *date change*

Online , United Kingdom

*The date and time of this event has changed to Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event:   This session will help you to understand and manage behaviour you might find... Read More

Free

Parent carers: Getting transitions right from child to adult services

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 20 March, 10am - 12pm About the event:   This is a chance to find out what to expect during transition, along with information, tools and tips that can help when caring for a child with Additional Support Needs... Read More

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Carer’s Rights, Power of Attorney and Guardianship

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 21 March, 12pm - 1pm 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 and... Read More

Free

Getting a break from caring

Online , United Kingdom

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 25 March, 11.30am - 1pm 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 break... Read More

Free

*cancelled* An introduction to Self-directed Support (SDS)

Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 26 March, 2pm - 3.30pm 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, updates and new developments in... Read More

Free