Getting the right support
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children and young people (Sept)
goo Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Duration: 1 session, 9.30am-11.30am About the event: This session will focus on how OCD can affect children and young people and consider how parents and other family members can support young people experiencing these difficulties. Delivered by: Parents Mindwell... Read More
Carer information day: mental health and substance use
St. Johns & Kings Park Church 31 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, United KingdomDo you care for or support an adult who is struggling with their mental health or has a mental health condition or substance use*? *Uses substances in a problematic way or has an addiction. Do you worry about your ability to cope with mental health or substance use problems now or in future? Join us... Read More
Parent carers of adults group – September
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomA group led by local parent carers of adult aged children with additional support needs. Skills Development Scotland / My World of Work will attend to provide information on the services they offer that may support you or the person you care for. We will be join a qualified Career Adviser for part of the... Read More
Understanding self-directed support
Online , United KingdomSelf-Directed Support (SDS) is an individual's right to shape and manage their own package of care. This session explains how it works in more detail. If this event is showing as full, please email mid-training@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 (select option 2) and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you... Read More
FULLY BOOKED Low mood and depression in Teenagers (Sept)
southside Southside Community Centre,, United Kingdom***This event is fully booked*** This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Duration: 1 session, 6.30pm-8.30pm About the event: This session will focus on how low mood and depression can affect children and young people and consider how parents and other family members can support... Read More
Tackling loneliness
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 4 October, 2pm - 3.30pm About the event: This is an opportunity... Read More
Understanding dementia (evening)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 10 October, 5.30pm - 7pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this session will help you understand the basics of dementia and some of the challenges that... Read More
Parent carers of adults group – October 2023 – Midlothian
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 Midlothian only. About the event: Meet other parent carers who have a child 16 or over who have additional support needs. This informal group is led by parent carers and meets to discuss issues that matter most to you. Refreshments will... 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: Monday 23 October, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: A workshop on 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 from... 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 24 October, 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... Read More
Making an emergency plan
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 26 October, 11am - 12.15pm About the event: A workshop on options for planning for an emergency. You will be supported to write a personalised Emergency Plan, which can be used by the person you care for to... 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 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