Learning & Social
Mindful walk
Saughton Park and Gardens Saughton Park and GardensThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thu 17 Jul, 10:30am-12pm About the event: Join Elspeth, Mindfulness Coach, for a calming and mindful walk to fully absorb your surroundings and help you feel more anchored. Mindful walking is a form of movement meditation that... Read More
Introduction to employing a personal assistant – Part 1 -the Basics
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Fri 18 July, 12pm-1:30pm About the event: If you employ, or are planning to employ, Personal Assistants using a Direct Payment from the local authority, join VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) practitioners to find out... Read More
Coping strategies (21 July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 July, 6pm - 7pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties.... Read More
Make money from your hobby
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 24 July, 12pm-1pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support from... Read More
Employing a personal assistant – Part 2 – Employer Responsibilities
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 25 July, 12pm to 1:30pm About the event: If you employ, or are planning to employ, Personal Assistants using a Direct Payment from the local authority, join VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) practitioners to... Read More
Effective communication strategies for young people with Additional Support Needs
This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to understanding effective communication through the use of strategies, tools and techniques. In this session, you’ll get an opportunity to connect... Read More
Employability support for unpaid carers
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 July, 10:30am - 11:30am About the event: In this session, Anna from Business in the Community will be talking about the support available for unpaid carers looking to find meaningful employment. This is an information session... Read More
Moving and handling (September)
McSence Communication, 32 Sycamore Road, Dalkeith, EH22 5TA 32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 19 September, 9:30am - 4pm About the event: This one-day course will introduce you to moving people and objects safely, using real equipment to build understanding. Taking place in the fully equipped Manual Handling Suite at... Read More