Edinburgh

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When:  Monday 30 June, 10:30am – 12pm

About the event: .

Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while being out in nature. This new group will meet monthly at Dalkeith Country Park.

No need to attend every month, book separately each month. The walk will start promptly at 10:30am. The walking route will last just over 1 hour (around 9,000 steps) and although the route will be generally flat, there may be uneven ground, small gradients, muddy ground and stairs. Participants are expected to bring their own appropriate clothing and shoes, including waterproof clothing for wet days. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk and the safety of themselves.

Directions to Dalkeith country park can be found on their website. https://www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/plan-a-visit/ Please note there is a charge to park in the car park at Dalkeith country park.

If you have any questions, require assistance or support to enable you to attend, please let us know by emailing carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 (option 2).

The VOCAL Midlothian local attraction and outdoor group will go for walks and visit attractions in local areas. The group will meet at various meeting points (depending on which activity you have registered for), which will be shared with the group prior to event taking place.

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Tuesday 1 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.

At each session, Jeanne-Marie will tackle different topics including managing worry, unhelpful thinking styles, rumination, emotional regulation and dealing with guilt and anger. She’ll provide you with ideas for useful strategies, tools and techniques to support you on your caring journey.

Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Edinburgh

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. 

When: Wednesday 18 June, 6pm to 7pm.

About the event: 

A workshop on options to help you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. We’ll help you create a future care plan and Sophie, VOCAL Carer Support Practitioner, will be on hand to answer your questions.

By the end of this session carers will:

-Understand what an Emergency Plan is and why they’re important

-Complete sections of the Emergency Plan

-Discuss who to share the Emergency Plan with, when to review it and where to keep it.

Delivered by: 

Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer and Sophie Johnston, Carer Support Practitioner

Instructions for attending: 

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.   

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case. 

Booking info: 

If this event is showing as full, 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. 

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk. 

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. 

When: Monday 23 June, 1pm to 2pm.

About the event: 

A workshop on options to help you plan a break from caring. Learn about the support and services available. 

By the end of the session carers will have:

• Explored what a break from caring means to you
• Considered why it’s so important for you to get a break
• Listed what breaks are available for carers
• Discussed the practicalities of getting a break

Delivered by: 

Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer) and Mari Rogers (Wee Breaks Officer) from VOCAL Edinburgh.

Instructions for attending: 

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.   

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case. 

Booking info: 

If this event is showing as full, 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. 

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk. 

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Monday 16 June, 10am – 12pm

About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a cuppa and a blether and find out more about local services.

All carers registered with VOCAL are welcome. Refreshments provided by VOCAL. No need to attend every month, book separately each month.

A VOCAL representative will be in attendance (with their VOCAL t-shirt on). If you need to contact them on the day, their mobile number is 07950648755. Please note, this mobile number is only used for events and activities purposes only and not monitored out with event days.

Delivered by: Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer at VOCAL Midlothian

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Wednesday 18 June, 10am – 11:30am

About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while exploring the Royal Botanic Gardens. Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little bit of time out!

Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Edinburgh

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh or Midlothian. 

When: Thursday 3 July, 11am to 12:30pm.

About the event: 

Delivered by: 

Charmaine Sutherland, Training and Engagement Officer

Instructions for attending: 

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.  

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case. 

Booking info: 

If this event is showing as full, 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. 

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk. 

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Wed 18 June, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

About the event: Join us to practise mindfulness with others in a supportive and communal setting. This group is open to anyone, whether you’re looking for a space to practise or are a beginner.

Meeting monthly, we will offer a unique experience that can deepen your practice and provide a sense of connection. We may include a mindfulness walk if weather permits and the full group are happy to do so. This group will be on the third Wednesday of every month.

Delivered by: Carole Sleight, Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL Midlothian

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Monday 16 June, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

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.

Each week Jeanne-Marie will tackle different topics including managing worry, unhelpful thinking styles, rumination, emotional regulation and dealing with guilt and anger. She’ll provide you with ideas for useful strategies, tools and techniques to support you on your caring journey.

Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Edinburgh

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.

This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

When: Thursday 19 June, 10am – 12pm

About the event: Join our wonderful artist, Juliana, for a fun new art project every month! You’ll learn exciting skills while meeting great people along the way.

All materials will be provided, and you can take away your creation. No previous experience or skills are necessary. No need to attend every month, book separately each month. This month we will be making pots, mugs or jugs from clay.

Delivered by: Juliana Capes, Art In Health Care

Instructions for attending:

This event will be delivered IN PERSON. Details of the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.

Booking info:

If this event is showing as full, 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.

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.