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

When: Tuesday 9 September, 5pm – 6:30pm.

About the event: If you employ or are planning to employ Personal Assistants using a Direct Payment from the local authority, join VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) to find out about employer responsibilities, safe recruitment and day-to-day management of support, as well as information and advice for you.

By the end of the session you will have:
• A better understanding of employer responsibilities and safe recruitment practice
• Advice on supporting the day-to-day management of Personal Assistants
• Information on next steps and accessing independent support

‘Employing a Personal Assistant – the recruitment process’ will take place on Tuesday 23rd September 1pm to 2:30pm. This session looks into the recruitment process in more depth. Click here for more information and booking. Please note, you do not need to attend both sessions.

Delivered by: Barsha Shrestha, LCiL

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: Tuesday 9 September, 2pm – 3.30pm.

About the event:  Join us at Lothian Disabled Living Centre at Astley Ainslie Hospital for independent advice about buying equipment to assist in daily living. We will share an overview of the service, and advice on how to make an informed choice before purchasing equipment.

Delivered by: Jill Symonds is an Occupational Therapy Practitioner at the Disabled Living Centre.

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 25 August, 10:30am – 12pm

About the event: Enjoy the benefits of walking and meet other carers while being out in nature. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month at Dalkeith Country Park.

Our walks are gentle and a great opportunity to get some fresh air and a little bit of time out! No need to attend every month, book separately each month.

The VOCAL Midlothian local attraction and outdoor group will go for walks and visit attractions in local areas.

A VOCAL representative will arrive at 10:15am, have a bright yellow VOCAL t-shirt on and will meet everyone at the tall tree next to the seating area between the Palace and the Town Gate (the Town gate can be found on Dalkeith High Street).

The meeting point is north of the main car park (up the small hill) or straight ahead if you walk in from the town gate.

The walk will start promptly at 10:30am. If you need to contact us on the day, the 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.

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.

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 provide 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.

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

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.

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

When: Monday 8 September, 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

About the event:  Have you recently registered with VOCAL? Or maybe you haven’t spoken with VOCAL for a while? Join us online to find out more about our services, ask questions and chat with other carers.

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 8 September, 12:30pm – 1pm.

About the event:  Join us online to find out more about VOCAL’s holiday homes, how to book and where to get funding.

Delivered by:  This session will be delivered by Debbie Greenough, VOCAL’s Business Development Manager. Debbie oversees VOCAL’s Treasure Tree and Holiday Homes programmes.

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 8 September, 10:30am – 12pm.

About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet with other carers for a cuppa and a blether, or join in an activity such as crafts or jenga.

All carers registered with VOCAL are welcome. Refreshments provided at no charge to carers. Activities may vary each month, any suggestions welcome. 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: 

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 5 September, 1:30pm – 3pm.

About the event: Come to our carer centre in Edinburgh and bring your device (laptop/tablet/iPad/Smart Phone) to get support to tap into the benefits of the internet and technology or just to get help with something you would like to do such as: connect your device to the internet, download apps onto your device, set up online banking or an account with a shop, connect to Zoom. Lesley from Tap Into IT can help you with all of your technology queries! Tap Into IT is a small Edinburgh-based charity with over 10 years’ experience of helping people, including those with disabilities and health problems, access the internet and digital technology. Through an inclusive, accessible service we aim to support people in ‘tapping into’ the benefits of the internet via their laptops, iPads and mobile phones.

Delivered by: Lesley Scarles is a Tech Support Worker and Group Facilitator from Tap into IT.

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: Thursday 4 September, 2pm – 4pm.

About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? 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, Community Mental Health Team.

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: Thursday 21 August, 10:30am – 12:30pm

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. This month we will be glazing ceramic mugs.

Glazing ceramic mugs
Learning how to glaze ceramic tiles and pottery. Some of the group made clay mugs and jugs back in June’s session and Juliana is bringing along spare ones and clay tiles for everyone else! All welcome. Everyone’s creations will be fired in a kiln at Juliana’s studio and brought back to the September session. 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.

Delivered by: Juliana Capes, Art In Health Care

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 3 September, 6pm – 7.30pm.

About the event: Join us once a month for the opportunity to connect with other young adult carers from Midlothian. Suitable for carers looking for a break, wanting to connect with people who understand your situation, or seeking advice.

No need to attend every month, book separately each month. This group will be on the first Wednesday of every month.

Delivered by: Sarah McGillivray, Midlothian Council.

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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