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Future planning: An introduction to residential care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 23 April, 6pm - 7:30pm. About the event: When the person you care... 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: Monday 22 April, 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 only. When: Thursday 18 April, 10am - 12pm. About the event: Led by an experienced dementia... Read More
Poetry for carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 17 April - Wednesday 15 May, 10:30am - 11:45am (5 sessions). About the... Read More
Taster session for sibling carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 15 April, 5:30pm - 7pm. About the event: Do you care for your... Read More
Future planning: Emergency and anticipatory planning
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 15 April, 11:30am - 1pm. About the event: A workshop on options to... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 8 April, 11am - 12:30pm. 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:... Read More
Getting a break from caring
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 25 March, 11.30am - 1pm 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 break... Read More
Basic benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 25 March, 10am - 11am About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people they care for. Many carers find themselves in the position of having to access benefits for themselves or the person... Read More
Carer’s Rights, Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 21 March, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Kathleen Taylor from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland will give a talk on the Commission, mental health laws and your rights as a carer including Power of Attorney and... 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 only. When: Wednesday 20 March, 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 Support Needs... Read More
Lunchtime wellbeing check-in
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 18 March, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Take this time out to rest, relax and practise some mindfulness techniques. This session will allow you some 'me time' and an opportunity to think about how you can improve... Read More
An introduction to writing your will
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and/or Midlothian. When: Thursday 14 March, 1pm - 2pm About the event: This session will talk you through the reasons why it is important to make a will and demonstrate how to do it using the Bequeathed Will for Good Service.... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia *date change*
Online , United Kingdom*The date and time of this event has changed to Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 14 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: This session will help you to understand and manage behaviour you might find... Read More
CAM – Carers Action Midlothian – March 2024
Online , United KingdomAn opportunity to discuss carer issues and share your experiences. We can share any concerns with our partners in local and national government to drive change. Your input can make a difference to carers and shape services in future. If this event is showing as full, please email mid-training@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 (select... Read More
Parent carers: Supporting young people with ASN to safely use the internet
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 11 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event: During this informal session, led by Corrie, we will explore how the internet is changing and how children and young people interact with each other online. We will discuss supportive... Read More
Managing stress
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 11 March, 11.30am - 1pm About the event: Learn more about stress and its impact, and develop techniques to plan for and manage symptoms. We will talk about what stress is and how it affects the body and... Read More
Adult Carer Support Plans
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 12pm - 1.30pm About the event: Find out more about Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSPs) including how to get one and what information is included. As of April 2018, The Carers Act stipulates that all adult... Read More
Parent carers: Navigating public and private spaces with autistic children and young people
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 6 March, 6pm - 8pm About the event: During this session, we will talk about managing vulnerabilities and how to support children to learn the concept of public and private places, and associated behaviours. For carers of children... Read More
Understanding dementia *date change*
Online , United Kingdom*The date of this event has changed to Thursday 7 March* This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for... Read More