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

When: Tuesday 8 July, 2pm – 3:30pm

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.

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: Friday 19 September, 9:30am – 4pm

About the event:

This one-day course will introduce you to moving people and objects safely, using real equipment to build understanding. Taking place in the fully equipped Manual Handling Suite at McSence, you can practice using the equipment yourself and learn how to avoid injuries and accidents.

This training also includes a practical session where you can practise techniques to support someone with their mobility and use various equipment. Lunch and refreshments are provided at this event. If you have any dietary requirements, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk by 4pm on Tuesday 10 June to let us know.

Carer Quote: “Excellent training event. Some carers had intense caring roles but it was suitable for all. It was great learning things for future. Covering topics such as my wellbeing, wheelchair use (I didn’t know I could stabilise the wheelchair using the front wheels), getting in and out of the car, walking and supporting someone if they are going to fall. I was also shown how a person should walk properly with their. Great trainer with a good understanding about different caring roles. The trainer made everything easy to understand and you could practice with her if you wanted to. She made me feel ease throughout the training.”

Delivered by:

McSence Communication

Instructions for attending the event:

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 9 July, 6pm to 7:30pm.

About the event:

This group is a welcoming space for carers or parents caring for a child aged 16 or older with Additional Support Needs (ASN). This informal group meets monthly and provides a safe space for open discussions about the most important issues to you and you can hear from regular guest speakers.

No need to attend every month. This group will be on the second Wednesday of every month. Kinship carers welcome.

Delivered by:

Johan Henderson (Carer Support Practitioner) from VOCAL Midlothian.

Instructions for attending:

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: Friday 20 June, 2pm – 3:30pm

About the event: The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are specialists in bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management. They provide advice and support to those caring for people with bladder and bowel problems.

Incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine and/or faeces that can have a devastating effect upon the physical, social and psychological wellbeing of the person and can significantly impact their quality of life. Incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition which can be treated in many cases.
It’s estimated that 14 million people in the UK have bladder control problems. Less than half of those will seek help and advice. Approximately 80% of urinary incontinence can be cured or significantly improved after a complete assessment. The Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team are specialists in bladder and bowel assessment, treatment and management. This session is a space to ask questions, discuss products, and gain practical tips around supporting someone with continence issues. Please note, the Bladder and Bowel Nursing team only assesses and treats adults. Children need to be assessed and treated by school nurses or health visitors.

Delivered by: Kirsty Brown, Staff Nurse, Bladder and Bowel Nursing Team, Continence Care Service, Administration Building, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan
Edinburgh, EH9 2HL

Instructions for attending:

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 25 June, 10:30am to 1pm.

About the event:

A beginner-friendly workshop to crochet your own Scottie dog! These cute little pups are made with one simple crochet stitch, which we will repeat until we’ve created the right shape. It’s a repetitive and rhythmic way of crocheting which, once you’ve got the hang of, can quickly help you to relax and take a breather.

This session is designed to be accessible for beginners to crochet, so don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a hook before! We walk through each and every stitch and step. Crocheting is an incredibly mindful and relaxing craft and, when you become proficient with the stitches, you will find that you can bring your crocheting out anytime you have a spare five minutes to relax.

Delivered by:

Leigh Thornton from The Colour Dasher.

Instructions for attending:

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: Friday 20 June, 10am – 12pm.

About the event:

Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing, or hard to deal with.

This workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is aimed at carers who care for someone who has mid- to late-stage dementia, or/and want to understand more about what triggers the behaviours they find challenging and how to reduce them or cope with them. The following topics will be covered in the session:

Information on why those with dementia may exhibit certain behaviours
Ways of responding to stress and distress in dementia
Understanding our response to these behaviours

Delivered by:

Mary Clancy and Michelle Coupland, Specialist Dementia Nurses

Instructions for joining the event:

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: Wednesday 9 July, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

About the event:

Join VOCAL volunteer and resident bookworm Sharon for a light-hearted discussion on all things books. In this session we will share our thoughts on Paper Cup by Karen Campbell.

By attending the event, carers will:

Have an opportunity to meet others who enjoy reading
Explore different books that you may not have considered reading before
Hear other people’s thoughts about the book we read, to gain new perspectives and ideas.

Delivered by: Sharon Jacobsen, Volunteer and former carer with VOCAL

Instructions for attending:

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, 25 June, 10am – 12pm

About the event: Our monthly carer-led craft group is a space to learn and share different hobbies, such as paper crafts. This month we will be painting plant pots.

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 group will be on the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Delivered by: Volunteers Lesley Stewart and Alison Murphy

Instructions for attending:

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 7 July, 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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:

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 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:

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.

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