Planning for the future
Understanding dementia (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 12 June, 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. This session will help you understand the... Read More
Carer Action Midlothian (CAM) (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian. When: Tuesday 17 June, 10:30am to 12pm. About the event: Every two months, we hold a CAM session for carers in Midlothian to share your experiences. You can explore issues affecting your caring role, campaign for change, and help to shape... Read More
Growing older together: For carers of adults with Additional Support Needs (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 17 June, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Caring for an adult child with Additional Support Needs can be both deeply rewarding and challenging, particularly as their needs change over time. As a carer, you may be... Read More
Future and emergency planning (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 18 June, 6pm to 7pm. About the event: A workshop on options to help you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. We’ll help you create a future care plan and... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia (June)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 20 June, 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. This workshop will help... Read More
Young adult carers group (July)
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 Midlothian. When: Wednesday 2 July, 6pm to 7:30pm. About the event: Join us once a month for the opportunity to connect with other young adult carers from Midlothian. Whether you're looking for a break, wanting to connect with people who understand your... Read More
Coping strategies (7 July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 7 July, 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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
Adult Carer Support Plans (July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 10 July, 1pm - 2pm 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. Sophie, VOCAL Carer Support Practitioner,... Read More