Edinburgh
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 26 February, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people that they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL Instructions... 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 27 February, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: Visit the SMART Home at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from smart home technology that supports safe and... Read More
Weave your own foraging basket
This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 2 sessions from Tuesday 27 February to Tuesday 5 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join our resident forager Johanna to forage basket weaving material in an informal walking session along the Water of Leith. Then enjoy making... Read More
Guided meditation: picturing your own future
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 28 February, 11.30am - 1pm About the event: Join Carol for a journey to a healing waterfall and a lightening of your load. Get the opportunity to bring forward your journey into 2024 and beyond with this energising... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 29 February, 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 is a great opportunity for ideas... 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 only. When: Thursday 29 February, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: Join Occupational Therapist Rhona McAlpine to discuss individual differences rather than deficit in neurodiversity. Learn how we can focus on changes to the environment rather than attempt to ‘fix’ the... Read More
Understanding dementia *date change*
Online , United Kingdom*The date of this event has changed to Thursday 7 March* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for... Read More
Basic First Aid
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 5 March, 5.30pm - 7pm About the event: A practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering commonly used first aid techniques. No previous experience needed. Learn a range of skills on this course to... Read More
Talking about loss
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 6 March, 12pm - 2pm About the event: Learn more about the process of loss and how to find ways of accepting and navigating emotions. In this workshop we will: Discuss the different types of losses we experience... Read More
Parent carers: Navigating public and private spaces with autistic children and young people
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 6 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event: During this session, we will talk about managing vulnerabilities and how to support children to learn the concept of public and private places, and associated behaviours. For carers of children... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 12pm - 1.30pm About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSPs) including how to get one and what information is included. As of April 2018, The Carers Act stipulates that all adult... Read More
Managing stress
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 11 March, 11.30am - 1pm About the event: Learn more about stress and its impact, and develop techniques to plan for and manage symptoms. We will talk about what stress is and how it affects the body and... Read More
Parent carers: Supporting young people with ASN to safely use the internet
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 11 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event: During this informal session, led by Corrie, we will explore how the internet is changing and how children and young people interact with each other online. We will discuss supportive... Read More
Crochet
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 3 sessions from Tuesday 12 March - Tuesday 26 March, 11am - 1pm About the event: This beginner-friendly crochet course will teach you several useful crochet stitches and techniques to get you started on your creative and mindful new... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia *date change*
Online , United Kingdom*The date and time of this event has changed to Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: This session will help you to understand and manage behaviour you might find... 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 only. When: Wednesday 13 March, 1pm - 2.30pm 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: Tap Into... Read More
An introduction to writing your will
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and/or Midlothian. When: Thursday 14 March, 1pm - 2pm About the event: This session will talk you through the reasons why it is important to make a will and demonstrate how to do it using the Bequeathed Will for Good Service.... Read More
Lunchtime wellbeing check-in
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 18 March, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Take this time out to rest, relax and practise some mindfulness techniques. This session will allow you some 'me time' and an opportunity to think about how you can improve... Read More
Walk and talk
Lauriston Community Farm , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 19 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Lauriston Community Farm. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little... 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 only. When: Wednesday 20 March, 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 Support Needs... Read More