Getting the right support
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 31 October, 11am - 1pm About the event: Learn 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 event... Read More
Retirement benefits
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 31 October, 1.30pm - 2.30pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton (Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL) Instructions for... Read More
Parent carers: discussing puberty and managing feelings with autistic children and young people
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 6 November, 6pm - 8pm About the event: This relaxed and informal session, led by Corrie, focuses on the importance of supporting your child’s experience of puberty, as well as protecting them against vulnerabilities. Topics include the link... 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: Tuesday 7 November, 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 are finding useful. Delivered by: Kathy Wiles (Digital 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 9 November, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to neurodiversity. Rhona will discuss an approach that centres on individual lived experience and identifies strengths and support needs. This is suitable... 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 14 November, 2pm - 3.30pm About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and the challenges of the home for people living with dementia. Delivered by: Rachel Davison (Dementia Training Officer at Age Scotland) Instructions for... Read More
An introduction to Self-Directed Support (SDS)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 16 November, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Self-Directed Support (SDS) is an individual’s legal right to shape & manage their own package of care. This session explains how it works in more detail. In this session we... Read More
Eating disorders: Q&A session
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 20 November, 5.30pm - 6.30pm About the event: Led by Alex from Beat Eating Disorders, you will hear from a parent with lived experience and have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Alex will provide information on... Read More
Working carer session – November 23
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian and/or Edinburgh. About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to attend a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other working carers. When: Wednesday 22 November, 7pm - 8pm... Read More
Carers Rights Day: Mental Welfare Commission information session
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian and/or Edinburgh. About the event: The Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) for Scotland promote and protect the rights of anyone who has a mental illness, learning disability, autism, dementia or related condition. Join us for a talk on the MWC, mental... Read More
Carers Rights Day: Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 23 November, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one and what information is included. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for joining... 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 23 November, 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 and/or the task, rather than attempt... Read More
Basic benefits
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Parent carers: communication with children with Additional Support Needs (ASN)
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Future planning: thinking about long-term care
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Parent carers: getting transitions right from child to adult services
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Mental Health First Aid
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Adult Carer Support Plans *cancelled*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis 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
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity
Online , United KingdomThis 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