Edinburgh Carers’ Hub
Crafting keepsake books
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 November, 10:30am to 12:30pm. About the event: Learn how to make a small book with pockets that you can keep little mementoes and keepsakes in. You will use re-purposed materials such as papers, envelopes, book pages,... Read More
Carer cuppa (Edinburgh, mid October)
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 16 October, 11am to 1pm About the event: Come along and have some time for you! Meet other carers for a brew and a blether at our relaxed and friendly Edinburgh Carers' Hub. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie... Read More
Flower essences to promote emotional wellbeing *change of date* *fully booked*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is now fully booked. Please contact carertraining@vocal.org.uk if you wish to be added to the waiting list. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 15 October, 11am - 1pm About the event: Flower essences contain the energy from flowers and plants... 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 and Midlothian. When: Thursday 26 September, 1:30pm - 3pm 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: ... Read More
Caring dads *cancelled*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is now cancelled. When: Wednesday 25 September, 11am - 12:30pm About the event: Led by Mark from Fast Forward, this interactive session is for dads who are caring for their child, offering a supportive space to share experiences and learn. Whether you're seeking advice, friendship or a listening ear, join us and dads... Read More
Guided meditation: Rainbow path *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: Wednesday 11 September, 11:30am - 1pm About the event: Join Carol for a relaxing meditation where we'll connect with the ocean and the beautiful creatures within it. At the end of the session, you will have the... 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 11 September, 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 monthly... Read More
Crochet *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: 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
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
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
Origami workshop *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: Thursday 18 July, 11am - 1pm About the event: In this workshop, Makiko will walk you through making decorative tulip lights. Suitable for beginners and all materials will be provided. Origami, meaning folding paper in Japanese, is... Read More
Basic First Aid *cancelled*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event has now been cancelled. When: Tuesday 9 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: A face-to-face practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Learn a range of skills on this course to help you in a first-aid emergency. Delivered by:... Read More
Macrame your own plant hanger
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 9 July, 11am - 1pm About the event: Join Jeanne-Marie to learn how to macrame your own houseplant hanger, in this 2-hour workshop. All materials will be supplied, including a choice of macrame rope colours and... Read More
An introduction to papercutting *fully booked*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday 28 June, 11am - 1pm. About the event: Get creative and learn the beautiful art of paper cutting. Papercutting is an ancient paper crafting technique where designs are typically cut into a single sheet of paper revealing the... 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: Thursday 27 June, 1:30pm - 3pm. 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
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 27 June, 11:30am - 1pm. About the event: A workshop on options for how you plan for an emergency for yourself or the person you care for. You will be supported to write an emergency and anticipatory care... Read More
Coping strategies
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 26 June, 10am - 11:30am. 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:... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Friday 21 June, 11am - 12:30pm. About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one, what information is included and why it is important to complete one. As of April 2018, The... Read More
Talking about loss *cancelled*
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 11 June, 1:30pm - 3pm. About the event: Learn more about the process of loss and how to find ways of accepting and navigating emotions. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL Instructions for attending the... Read More
Getting a break from caring
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 5 June, 11am - 12:30pm. 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 a... Read More