Planning for the future
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 2pm - 3:30pm About the event: Find out more... 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... Read More
Basic First Aid
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 1 August, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: A face-to-face practical... Read More
Getting a break from caring
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 2 August, 2pm - 3:30pm About the event: A workshop on... Read More
Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 8 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Occupational Therapist... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 14 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Led by an... Read More
Parent carers: Getting transitions right from child to adult services
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: This is a chance to find out what to expect during transition, along with information, tools and tips that can help when caring for a child with Additional... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 29 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis 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
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 10 September, 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
Carers’ rights, Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 12 September, 12pm - 1:30pm About the event: Kathleen Taylor from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland will give a talk on the Commission, mental health laws and your rights as a carer including Power of... Read More
An introduction to self-directed support
Online , United KingdomThis 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
Everyday technology for dementia care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 24 September, 12pm - 1pm About the event: This session will be a lively tour of some of the digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers find useful. This session is a great... Read More
Dementia: Mood and wellbeing
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Please note change of time, this session will run 6.30pm-8.30pm. When: Wednesday 25 September, 6.30pm - 8.30pm About the event: There are many factors that can influence mood for people living with dementia. In this short workshop we... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to writing your will
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 26 September, 12pm - 1pm *please note the time has been amended and different from advertised on booklet About the event: This session will talk you through the reasons why it is important to make a... Read More