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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
Parent carers: A neurodiverse affirming approach
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 29 February, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: Join Occupational Therapist Rhona McAlpine to discuss individual differences rather than deficit in neurodiversity. Learn how we can focus on changes to the environment rather than attempt to ‘fix’ the... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 29 February, 12pm - 1pm About the event: This session will be a lively tour of some of the digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers find useful. This is a great opportunity for ideas... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 26 February, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people that they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL Instructions... Read More
An introduction to Self-Directed Support
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 22 February, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Explore what Self-Directed Support (SDS) is, who it is for and how to access it. We will also discuss where you can get further help and updates in relation to... Read More
Pilates
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 6 sessions from Monday 19 February - Monday 25 March, 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 and strengthen your... Read More
Parent carers: Understanding neurodiversity
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. This event is currently fully booked but please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk and we will put you on the waiting list. Attendees often drop out at the last minute, you will likely get a space! Thank you When: Thursday 15 February, 6pm... Read More
How VOCAL can support you with money and benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 13 February, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join this session to find out how we can support you to manage your money better and find out which benefits you and your family might be eligible for. Join... Read More
Fuel discounts and cutting costs at home
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 12 February, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Information about fuel discounts and strategies to make your money go further. Delivered by: Changeworks and VOCAL Instructions for joining the event: This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 8 February, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and the challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home environment... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 7 February, 2pm - 4pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal... Read More
Dealing with guilt
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 6 February, 1.30pm - 3.30pm About the event: We will explore the meaning and purpose of the feeling of guilt, and manage any guilt you experience. This session will explore: The reasons why carers feel guilt How it... Read More
Book club
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 1 February, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Join us for a chat about all things books! We will choose a book together, and meet regularly to discuss what we have read. In this session we will explore... Read More
Poetry for carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: 4 sessions from Wednesday 31 January - Wed 21 February, 10.30am - 11.45am About the event: Join this informal group for an exploration of poetry collections with other carers. No previous experience is required, just an interest in poetry... Read More
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 30 January, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for everyone. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care home fees... Read More