Practical skills and bodycare
Introduction to puberty and growing up
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomA introduction to sexual health. This relaxed, informal session focuses on the importance of supporting your child's experience of puberty, as well as helping to protect them against vulnerabilities. Topics include: · Importance of the subject ·Human rights and vulnerabilities ·The natural progression of sexuality ·Discussing key topics that might come up, with some practical... Read More
Supporting children through puberty and beyond (September)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Duration: 1 session, Tuesday 5 September About the event: Corrie is back to talk about a theme that will be decided by you as parents and carers as a follow up to the initial "Introduction to supporting young people... Read More
Supporting children through puberty and beyond
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomCorrie is back to talk about supporting your children through puberty and growing up. This is a follow up to our "Gentle introduction to supporting your children through puberty and growing up". The group will discuss topics such as consent, navigating internet safety, body image and mental health and many more. *You do not need... Read More
Basic First Aid
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 12 October, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: A practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Delivered by: British Red Cross Instructions for joining... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 17 October, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal... Read More
SMART Home visit
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 24 October, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: Visit the SMART Home at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from Smart home technology that supports safe and... Read More
Managing behaviour that is challenging
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 24 October, 5.30pm - 7pm About the event: Provides participants the opportunity to talk about and learn knowledge on how to respond to behaviour that is challenging. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions... Read More
Positive behaviour
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 only. About the event: This session aims to increase your understanding of the behaviour of the person you care for. Learn practical ways to mange difficult behaviour and situations. After this session you will : • Be able to define... Read More
Managing medication *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is now cancelled. When: Wednesday 1 November, 7pm - 8.30pm About the event: Information and advice on how to manage the medication of the person you care for. Delivered by: Aga Newsome Instructions for joining the event This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent you... Read More
Parent carers: discussing puberty and managing feelings with autistic children and young people
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 6 November, 6pm - 8pm About the event: This relaxed and informal session, led by Corrie, focuses on the importance of supporting your child’s experience of puberty, as well as protecting them against vulnerabilities. Topics include the link... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 7 November, 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 are finding useful. Delivered by: Kathy Wiles (Digital Dementia... Read More
Understanding dementia
Gilmerton Community Centre 4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 7 November, 2pm - 4pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this session will help you understand the basics of dementia and some of the challenges that come... Read More
Continence care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 20 November, 12.30pm - 1.30pm About the event: Many carers are dealing with the continence difficulties of the person they care for, it is a difficult topic sometimes to talk about. Join this session led by a Bladder... Read More