Money and benefits
Making money from your hobby *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 23 May, 11am - 12pm. 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... Read More
Retirement benefits
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 11 June, 12pm - 1pm. About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people that they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at Vocal. Instructions... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 25 July, 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... Read More
Working carers workshop
OnlineThis 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
Retirement benefits
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 3 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL. Instructions... Read More
Making money from your hobby
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 11am - 12pm 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... Read More
Working carers workshop
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 11 September, 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
An introduction to self-directed support
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 16 September, 12:30pm - 2pm About the event: Explore what self-directed support (SDS) is, who it is for and how to access it. We will also discuss where you can get further help, updates and new... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 October, 12pm to 1:30pm. About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSPs) including how to get one, what information is included and why it is important for you to complete one.... Read More
Working carers workshop (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 23 October, 7pm to 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
Future planning: An introduction to residential care (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 October, 2pm to 3:30pm. About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for everyone. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care... Read More
Unlock your entitlements: Benefits for people over state pension age
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 October, 10:45am to 12pm. About the event: This workshop aims to raise awareness of the common benefits that support older people, including: Pensions Credit Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Housing Benefit Council Tax Reduction It covers... Read More
Applying for Attendance Allowance
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 10:45am to 12pm. About the event: Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability that means someone needs to support you. This workshop aims to help anyone who intends to... Read More
An introduction to Self-directed Support (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 5:30pm to 7pm. About the event: Explore what self-directed support (SDS) is, who it is for and how to access it. We will also discuss where you can get further help, updates and new developments... Read More
Working carers workshop (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 19 November, 7pm to 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 working... Read More
Self-Directed Support and community brokerage: Navigating the way together!
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 26 November, 5pm to 8pm. About the event: Join our small group session to learn more about SDS, how to prepare for an assessment, maximise your budget, and access community resources. We will also discuss the... Read More
Cost-of-living workshop
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 20 January, 1pm to 2pm. About the event: Learn how to reduce your bills, save energy, access relevant discounts, and receive advice on budgeting and debt management. Delivered by: Alan Bartlett from Into Work. He is... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care costs (February)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 6 February, 2:15pm - 3:45pm 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... Read More
Self-directed Support and community brokerage: Navigating the way together! (March)
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 12 March, 12:30pm – 3pm About the event: Join our small group session to learn more about SDS, how to prepare for an assessment, maximise your budget, and access community resources. We will also discuss the... Read More
Parent carers: An introduction to Guardianship and Power of Attorney (March)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 26 March, 10am - 11:30am. About the event: In Scotland, you can't make decisions about health, welfare or finances, on behalf of a young person age 16 or over unless you've been given specific powers in... Read More