Illnesses and disabilities
Parent carers: discussing puberty and managing feelings with autistic children and young people
OnlineThis 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
Understanding dementia
Gilmerton Community Centre 4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 7 November, 2pm - 4pm 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 come... Read More
Parent carers: understanding neurodiversity
OnlineThis 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
OnlineThis 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
Continence care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 20 November, 12.30pm - 1.30pm About the event: Many carers are dealing with the continence difficulties of the person they care for, it is a difficult topic sometimes to talk about. Join this session led by a Bladder... Read More
Eating disorders: Q&A session
OnlineThis 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
Stress and distress in dementia *cancelled*
Gilmerton Community Centre 4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is now cancelled. When: Tuesday 21 November, 1pm - 3pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is aimed at carers who care for someone... Read More
Parent carers: a neurodiverse affirming approach
OnlineThis 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
Parent carers: communication with children with Additional Support Needs (ASN)
OnlineThis 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
Understanding dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 5 December, 1pm - 3pm 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 come... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 December, 11am - 12pm About the event: This session will be a lively tour of some digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers find useful. Delivered by: Kathy Wiles (Digital Dementia Advisor at Alzheimer... Read More
Mental Health First Aid
OnlineThis 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
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 13 December, 10am - 12pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal... Read More
Understanding dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 25 January, 10am - 12pm About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 7 February, 2pm - 4pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
OnlineThis 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
OnlineThis 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
Everyday technology for dementia care
OnlineThis 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
Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach
OnlineThis 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
Understanding dementia *date change*
Online*The date of this event has changed to Thursday 7 March* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for... Read More