Learning & Social
Weave your own foraging basket
This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 2 sessions from Tuesday 27 February to Tuesday 5 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join our resident forager Johanna to forage basket weaving material in an informal walking session along the Water of Leith. Then enjoy making... 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 only. When: 3 sessions from Tuesday 12 March - Tuesday 26 March, 11am - 1pm About the event: This beginner-friendly crochet course will teach you several useful crochet stitches and techniques to get you started on your creative and mindful new... Read More
Digital drop-in: Support with your devices
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 13 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Bring your device along to this informal drop-in session and get support to improve your online skills or fix any issues that you may be having. Delivered by: Tap Into... Read More
Walk and talk
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 19 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Lauriston Community Farm. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little... Read More
A herbal cuppa and blether at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 27 March, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: Join us in the historic Botanic Cottage that sits within the Botanic Gardens to try some organic, fresh herbal teas picked from their Edible Garden. Staff will tell tales of... Read More
Drop-in volunteering at Lauriston Farm *cancelled*
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 4 April, 1pm - 3pm. About the event: Volunteer and make a real, positive difference to food and farming in Edinburgh. No previous knowledge or experience with plants or growing is needed - this is a great place... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 8 April, 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. Delivered by:... Read More
Macrame your own plant hanger
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 10 April, 11am - 1pm. About the event: Join Jeanne-Marie to learn how to macrame your own houseplant hanger. All materials will be supplied. Macrame a mini houseplant hanger in this 2-hour workshop. A choice of macrame rope... Read More
Listening Space for carers of people with dementia (April)
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, 12th of April 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
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 15 April, 11:30am - 1pm. About the event: A workshop on options to help you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. You will be supported to write an emergency and anticipatory care... Read More
Taster session for sibling carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 15 April, 5:30pm - 7pm. About the event: Do you care for your sibling? Join this workshop to meet other sibling carers, share your experiences and find out more about how VOCAL can support you. Caring for your... Read More
Poetry for carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 17 April - Wednesday 15 May, 10:30am - 11:45am (5 sessions). About the event: Join this informal group for an exploration of poetry collections with other carers. No previous experience is required, just an interest in poetry and... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 18 April, 10am - 12pm. 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. Do you care for someone with dementia? This... Read More
Anxiety Support Group for unpaid carers (April)
Morningside Library 178-182 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday, 19th of April Time: 10:15-11:15am Where: Morningside Library 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 drop-in to: talk about... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 23 April, 6pm - 7:30pm. About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for all. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care home fees... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 25 April, 10am - 11:30am. About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one, what information is included and why it is important to complete one. As of April 2018, The... Read More
Book club (online)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 25 April, 1pm - 2pm. About the event: Join us for a chat about all things books! We will choose a book together, and meet regularly to discuss what we have read. In this session, we will be... Read More
Depression & Low Mood Support Group for unpaid carers (April)
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 April 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
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 1 May, 6pm - 7:30pm. 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. Delivered by:... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 2 May, 10am - 12pm. About the event: Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing, or hard to deal with. Do you care for someone with... Read More