Learning & Social
Coping strategies *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 11am - 12:30pm 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
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (July)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 29th of July Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and... Read More
CAM – Carers Action 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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 30 July, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Midlothian's carers campaigning and engagement group brings together carers with similar experiences to raise issues and work towards change. These groups provide a safe space for carers to... Read More
Carer-led craft group
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 31 July, 10am - 12pm About the event: Our carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as card decorating. All materials will be provided, and no previous experience or skills... Read More
Room for art *fully booked*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 8 sessions, weekly from Thursday 1 August to Thursday 19 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: An artist from Art in Healthcare will guide the group through an eight-week block of art projects. This course will... Read More
Walk and talk
Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 6 August, 1:30pm - 3pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Local Nature Reserve. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get... Read More
Carers together: Monthly carer cuppa
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 7 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a brew and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Midlothian Carer Centre. Delivered by: ... Read More
Listening Space for carers of people with dementia (August)
Newington Library 17 Fountainhall Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 9th of August Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Newington Library About the event: Are you an unpaid carer caring for someone who has dementia? Are you living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Join our monthly drop-in to: talk about... Read More
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 12 August, 11am - 12pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL. ... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 13 August, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More
Carers together: Brew and a blether
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 14 August, 11am - 1pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a brew and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Edinburgh Carers' Hub. Join our... Read More
Anxiety Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Health in Mind 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 16th of August Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Health in Mind, 40 Shandwick Place About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with anxious thoughts and feelings? Join our monthly... Read More
Evening Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Craigmillar Library 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EDINBURGH, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 19th of August Time: 6-7pm Where: Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4DS About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with your mental health? Do... Read More
Crochet
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 20 August, 10:30am - 1pm About the event: This beginner-friendly crochet course will teach you several useful crochet stitches and techniques to get you started on your new creative and mindful hobby. Over one session we will... Read More
Caring for someone with dementia
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 20 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Our peer support group provides a comforting, confidential, and secure space to connect with others about how dementia impacts your life. You can receive practical and emotional support,... Read More
Mindfulness practice group
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join us to practice mindfulness with others in a supportive and communal setting. Meeting monthly, the session offers a unique experience that can deepen your practice and provide... Read More
Artist-led craft group
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 22 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Working with an artist from Art in Healthcare, get creative and make your very own masterpiece using different techniques and materials! Enjoy a chat and cuppa with other... Read More
Peer support group: Parent carers
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 26 August, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Make time for yourself and be part of a supportive community of parents who are caring for a child with Additional Support Needs. This informal group, led by... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (August)
Change Mental Health (Stafford Centre) 103 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday, 26th of August Time: 6-7pm Where: Change Mental Health - Stafford Centre, 103 Broughton Street EH1 3RZ About the event: Are you an unpaid carer living or caring for someone in Edinburgh? Do you struggle with depression and... Read More
Carer-led craft group
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 Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 28 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Our carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as card decorating. All materials will be provided, and no previous experience or skills... Read More