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Coping strategies *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 11am - 12:30pm About the event: Caring for someone... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 July, 2pm - 3:30pm About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans including how to get one, what information is included and why they are important. As of April 2018, The Carers... Read More
Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 1 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm. Rhona will discuss an approach that validates individual lived experience and identifies strengths and support needs.... Read More
Getting a break from caring
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 2 August, 2pm - 3:30pm 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... Read More
Managing guilt
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 5 August, 5:45pm - 7:15pm About the event: We will explore the meaning and purpose of feeling guilt, and how to manage any guilt you experience. This session will explore: The reasons why carers feel guilt... Read More
Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 8 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: Join Occupational Therapist Rhona McAlpine to discuss individual differences rather than deficits in neurodiversity. Learn how we can focus on changes to the environment rather than attempt to... Read More
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 12 August, 11am - 12pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL. ... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 13 August, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 14 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm About the event: Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for someone with dementia?... Read More
Pilates *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 6 sessions, weekly from Monday 19 August to Monday 23 September, 5pm - 5:45pm About the event: Join Janine, our Pilates instructor who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will be given the opportunity to lengthen... Read More
Parent carers: Getting transitions right from child to adult services
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: This is a chance to find out what to expect during transition, along with information, tools and tips that can help when caring for a child with Additional... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm 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. Do you care for... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 29 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home... Read More
Getting your voice heard
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 2 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Do you feel worried about speaking up and advocating for yourself or the person you care for? Would you like to feel confident communicating in meetings and difficult... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 3 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL. Instructions... Read More
Poetry for carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 4 sessions, weekly from Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 25 September, 10:30am - 11:45am About the event: Join this informal group for an exploration into poetry collections with other carers. No previous experience is required, just an... Read More
Parent carers: Understanding sensory needs in children and young people with Additional Support Needs
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 4 September, 6pm - 8pm About the event: Discover how sensory experiences and needs can impact on children and young people's behaviour, communication and engagement. Learn strategies to support them. This session explores why children and... Read More
Making money from your hobby
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 11am - 12pm 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... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 1pm - 2:30pm 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. ... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 11 September, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More