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August 2021
Mental Health Carers Focus Groups (10th August)
Focus Group Participants Wanted! Do you care for a person who uses mental health services in Edinburgh? Are you interested in helping us understand your experience as a carer of a person with a mental health condition? Would you like to help inform improved carer involvement in mental health services? If you answered yes to the questions above, we need your help to understand how you have been involved with mental health services in Edinburgh We are interested in understanding…
Find out more »Mental Health Carers Focus Groups (19th August)
Focus Group Participants Wanted! Do you care for a person who uses mental health services in Edinburgh? Are you interested in helping us understand your experience as a carer of a person with a mental health condition? Would you like to help inform improved carer involvement in mental health services? If you answered yes to the questions above, we need your help to understand how you have been involved with mental health services in Edinburgh We are interested in understanding…
Find out more »September 2021
After Caring (Face to face)
Did you know that VOCAL supports carers for one year after their caring role comes to an end (and can access counselling service for up to 2 years after). A course for carers whose caring role has recently changed, or ended. Together we explore feelings, take time to reflect and think about opportunities and moving forward. Duration: 2 weeks (3rd & 10th September) Who is this session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a…
Find out more »All about digital for carers (September)
This session explores the wide range digital devices that can support you in your caring role from low to high technology. These products and devices allow people to stay independent and safe in their own home and therefore help alleviate some of the stress and worry that comes with caring. Kathy the Digital Advisor will also have a range of product and devices available on screen to demonstrate. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? This is being…
Find out more »Mental health legislation and rights
Caring for someone with mental health can be challenging, this session explores the rights of people with mental health difficulties and those of their carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this online session for? This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Outcomes of this online session By the end of the session/event/course carers will have: Knowledge of the legislation relevant to people who have mental health conditions. The rights you have…
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