Practical skills and bodycare
Parent carers: Understanding sensory needs in children and young people with Additional Support Needs
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 4 September, 6pm - 8pm About the event: Discover how sensory experiences and needs can impact on children and young people's behaviour, communication and engagement. Learn strategies to support them. This session explores why children and... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
OnlineThis 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
OnlineThis 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
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 and Midlothian. When: Thursday 26 September, 1:30pm - 3pm 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: ... Read More
FULLY BOOKED – Parent carers: Emotional regulation and the 8 senses with Q&A
OnlineAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 October, 7pm to 8:30pm.... Read More
Understanding dementia (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 22 October, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand the... Read More
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning (October)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 28 October, 1pm to 2:30pm. About the event: A workshop on options for how you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. You will be supported to write an emergency and... Read More
FULLY BOOKED – SMART Home visit (October)
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 October, 1pm to 2:30pm.... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 12 November, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? This workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is... Read More
Dementia and the home environment (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 14 November, 6pm to 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
Digital drop in: Support with your devices *cancelled*
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: Thursday 21 November, 1:30pm to 3pm. 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: Lesley... Read More
Continence Care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 26 November, 2pm to 3pm. About the event: Join Kirsty, a Specialist Nurse from the Bladder and Bowel Team, to ask questions, discuss products and gain practical tips around supporting someone with continence issues. Delivered by: Kirsty... Read More
Pilates (Christmas special)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 16 December, 5pm to 6pm. About the event: Join our Pilates instructor Janine for a one-off Christmas special. You will have the opportunity to lengthen and strengthen your body using gentle, mat-based exercises suitable for all... Read More
Pilates (4 sessions)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 4 sessions from Monday 13 January to Monday 3 February, 5pm to 5:45pm. About the event: Join our Pilates instructor Janine, who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will have the opportunity to lengthen and strengthen... Read More
Sound therapy (February) *spaces still available*
Pilton Community Health Project 73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 11 February, 10:30am to 12pm. About the event: This live sound bath session will gently guide you into a meditative state of deep relaxation and calm, soothing mind and body. This session will begin with a... Read More
Caring for a stroke survivor *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 12 February, 6pm - 7pm. About the event: Join Jolene who will share useful stroke information and details of the support available for stroke survivors and those caring for them. Stroke Association is Scotland's leading stroke-specific... Read More
Yoga, weekly (spaces still available)
Duncan Place Community & Enterprise Hub Duncan Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 10 sessions, each Tuesday from 9:45am to 10:45am. Starting on Tuesday 21 January and finishing on Tuesday 1 April. About the event: This gentle yoga class will begin with intention setting and a variety of breathing... Read More
Basic First Aid (March)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian When: Thursday 13 March, 10:00am – 11:30am About the event: A practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Learn a range of skills on this... Read More
Caring for someone living with dementia *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 20 March, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: This workshop is ideal for anyone who has recently started caring for someone living with dementia, or who is caring for someone who may be waiting for a... Read More
Parent carers: Co-regulation and building connection with Q&A (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 23 May, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to co-regulation through the use of strategies, tools and calming techniques. Suitable for carers of children and adults with Additional... Read More