Midlothian
Coping strategies *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 11am - 12:30pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties. ... Read More
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 about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one, what information is included and why they are important. As of April 2018, The Carers... 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 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
Carer-led craft group
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: Wednesday 31 July, 10am - 12pm About the event: Our carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as card decorating. All materials will be provided, and no previous experience or skills... Read More
Room for art *fully booked*
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: 8 sessions, weekly from Thursday 1 August to Thursday 19 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: An artist from Art in Healthcare will guide the group through an eight-week block of art projects. This course will... 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
Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 1 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm. Rhona will discuss an approach that validates individual lived experience and identifies strengths and support needs.... 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 options for planning a break from caring. Learn about the support and services available. By the end of the session carers will have: Explored what... Read More
Managing guilt
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 5 August, 5:45pm - 7:15pm About the event: We will explore the meaning and purpose of feeling guilt, and how to manage any guilt you experience. This session will explore: The reasons why carers feel guilt... Read More
Walk and talk
Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 6 August, 1:30pm - 3pm About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Local Nature Reserve. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get... Read More
Carers together: Monthly carer cuppa
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: Wednesday 7 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a brew and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Midlothian Carer Centre. Delivered by: ... 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 Rhona McAlpine to discuss individual differences rather than deficits in neurodiversity. Learn how we can focus on changes to the environment rather than attempt to... Read More
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 12 August, 11am - 12pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL. ... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 13 August, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More
Carers together: Brew and a blether
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: Wednesday 14 August, 11am - 1pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a brew and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Edinburgh Carers' Hub. Join our... 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 experienced dementia nurse, this session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for someone with dementia?... Read More
Pilates *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 6 sessions, weekly from Monday 19 August to Monday 23 September, 5pm - 5:45pm About the event: Join Janine, our Pilates instructor who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will be given the opportunity to lengthen... 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 and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 20 August, 10:30am - 1pm About the event: This beginner-friendly crochet course will teach you several useful crochet stitches and techniques to get you started on your new creative and mindful hobby. Over one session we will... Read More
Caring for someone with dementia
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 20 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Our peer support group provides a comforting, confidential, and secure space to connect with others about how dementia impacts your life. You can receive practical and emotional support,... 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