Illnesses and disabilities
Dementia: Mood and wellbeing
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Please note change of time, this session will run 6.30pm-8.30pm. When: Wednesday 25 September, 6.30pm - 8.30pm About the event: There are many factors that can influence mood for people living with dementia. In this short workshop we... Read More
FULLY BOOKED – Parent carers: Emotional regulation and the 8 senses with Q&A
OnlineAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 October, 7pm to 8:30pm.... Read More
Understanding dementia (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 22 October, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand the... Read More
Parent carers: Enable travel sessions for young people with ASN (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 23 October, 1:30pm to 2:30pm. About the event: This is an information session for parents who care for children and young people with ASN. Join this session to find out how Enable can support children and... Read More
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 28 October, 1pm to 2:30pm. About the event: A workshop on options for how you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. You will be supported to write an emergency and... Read More
FULLY BOOKED – SMART Home visit (October)
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 October, 1pm to 2:30pm.... Read More
Parent Carers: Co-regulation and building connection with Q&A
OnlineAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 8 November, 10am to 11:30am.... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 12 November, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? This workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is... Read More
Dementia and the home environment (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 14 November, 6pm to 7:30pm. About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home... Read More
An overview of Lothian Disabled Living Centre
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 12pm to 1pm. About the event: Lothian Disabled Living Centre is a resource and information centre where you can get independent advice if you are considering buying equipment to assist in daily living. We... Read More
Continence Care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 26 November, 2pm to 3pm. About the event: Join Kirsty, a Specialist Nurse from the Bladder and Bowel Team, to ask questions, discuss products and gain practical tips around supporting someone with continence issues. Delivered by: Kirsty... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care (February)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 11 February, 1pm - 2pm 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 session is a great... Read More
Caring for a stroke survivor *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm. About the event: Join Jolene who will share useful stroke information and details of the support available for stroke survivors and those caring for them. Stroke Association is Scotland's leading stroke-specific... Read More
Reading is caring: For carers of someone living with dementia (February)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 18 February, 3pm to 4pm. About the event: Reading is Caring is a Scottish Book Trust programme which supports those caring for someone with dementia. Join this workshop to find out how you and the individual... Read More
An overview of Lothian Disabled Living Centre (February)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 26 February, 5:30pm to 6:30pm. About the event: Lothian Disabled Living Centre is a resource and information centre where you can get independent advice if you are considering buying equipment to assist in daily living. We... Read More
SMART Home visit (April)
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 and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 23 April, 1pm to 2:30pm. 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... Read More
Understanding dementia (April)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 30 April, 5:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. This session will help you understand the... Read More
Caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugs
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 20 May, 5:30pm - 7pm About the event: Are you caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugs? This session will explore the unique needs of carers in this caring situation and the types of support available... Read More
Parent carers: Enable travel sessions for young people with ASN *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 May, 5:30pm-6:30pm About the event: This is an information session for those caring for a child or young person with ASN in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Join this session to find out how Enable can support children... Read More
Parent carers: Co-regulation and building connection with Q&A (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 23 May, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to co-regulation through the use of strategies, tools and calming techniques. Suitable for carers of children and adults with Additional... Read More