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Introduction to employing a personal assistant – Part 1 -the Basics
OnlinePlease note: 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: Fri 18 July, 12pm-1:30pm About the event: If... Read More
Coping strategies (21 July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 21 July, 6pm - 7pm 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
Make money from your hobby
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 24 July, 12pm-1pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support from... Read More
Employing a personal assistant – Part 2 – Employer Responsibilities
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 25 July, 12pm to 1:30pm 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) practitioners to... Read More
Cuppa for parents of children with ASN (July)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 29 July, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Join our monthly group and chat with other parents, have a cuppa and find out more about local services. Regular guest speakers. No need to attend every month, book... Read More
Employability support for unpaid carers
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 July, 10:30am - 11:30am About the event: In this session, Anna from Business in the Community will be talking about the support available for unpaid carers looking to find meaningful employment. This is an information session... Read More
Online lunchtime book club
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 July, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Join us online for a light-hearted discussion on all things books. In this session we will share our thoughts on James by Percival Everett. By attending the event, you... Read More
Evening book club (online)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 10 September, 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 The Fair Botanists by Sara... Read More