Dealing with anger
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This workshop will help you to reflect on, process, and develop coping strategies for... Read More
Women’s Wellbeing Workshop – Anam Cara – Women Empowering Women
Edinburgh College Edinburgh College Midlothian Campus, 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith,As women why do we find it so difficult to lead the lives we really want to? What beliefs about ourselves stop us from meeting our needs and caring for... Read More
Compassion fatigue
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This session looks at the long-term impacts of caring on our energy, mood and... Read More
Emergency planning
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. A workshop on options for planning for an emergency. You will be supported to... Read More
Parent Peer Support Group
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, MidlothianJoin VOCAL Midlothian staff, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) staff and other parent carers for a cuppa and chat and have some ‘ME’ time.
Changing relationships
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This workshop helps carers understand how relationships work, what they mean to us, and... Read More
Remember me
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDOften caring can lead to a loss of our sense of self. This workshop helps us reflect on and remember who we were before caring, and consider how to move... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand and manage... Read More
Basic First Aid for carers
OnlineA practical introductory session, led by a Red Cross professional, covering commonly used first aid techniques. No previous experience needed. This event is open to carers residing in or caring... Read More
Continence care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. A space to ask questions, view products, and gain practical tips about supporting someone... Read More
Coping with change
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This session explores what has changed in your life since caring, the process we... Read More
Caring in Midlothian
OnlineDo you provide support or care for a family member, friend or loved one? Join us and find out what support we can offer you in your caring role now... Read More
Mood boards for inspiration
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. About the event: Create a personalised mood board. This creative, reflective and fun process... Read More
Boundaries
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only Join this workshop to explore the role of boundaries in our life, and look... Read More
Diet and nutrition
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. An introduction to the key concepts of good nutrition for you, and the person... Read More
Carer morning cuppa
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, MidlothianJoin VOCAL Midlothian staff and other carers for a cuppa, chat and some 'me' time. Share stories, ideas and enjoy a quiz.
Coffee morning for carers in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. About the event: VOCAL will be hosting a coffee morning during Carers Week on... Read More
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. Introducing carers to the theory and practice of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which can... Read More
Bead decoration workshop
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND*** This event is now full and we are now operating a waiting list. If you wish to put your name on the waiting list, please email: carertraining@vocal.org.uk *** ... Read More
Activities on artwork – poems and stories
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, MidlothianAt this session with Art in Healthcare, we wil hear about poems and stories - cuppa provided. This session is open to carers living or caring for someone in the... Read More