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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
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 29 January, 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... 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: Thursday 25 January, 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... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 25 January, 10am - 12pm About the event: This session is aimed at carers supporting someone in the early or mid-stages of dementia. Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse, this... 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 December, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Take this time out to rest, relax and practise some mindfulness techniques. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for joining the event This event will be... 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 13 December, 10am - 12pm 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
CAM – Carers Action Midlothian – December 2023
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian only. About the event: An 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... Read More
Mental Health First Aid
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 7 December, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: This session will explore techniques that can help you to give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem and provide help to prevent a mental health... 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 7 December, 11am - 12pm About the event: This session will be a lively tour of some digital devices that people living with dementia and their carers find useful. Delivered by: Kathy Wiles (Digital Dementia Advisor at Alzheimer... Read More
Dealing with guilt
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Midlothian only. About the event: This session will help you to explore the meaning and purpose of the feeling of guilt and manage guilt you experience. This event also explores the reasons why carers feel guilt and how it affects them,... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 5 December, 1pm - 3pm About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? Led by an experienced dementia nurse this session will help you understand the basics of dementia and some of the challenges that come... 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: Tuesday 5 December, 10am - 12pm About the event: Transition means change - and for young people with additional support needs, growing up is one of the biggest changes they face. It's not just about leaving school, it's building... Read More
Coping with Christmas: a workshop for carers who support autistic people
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 4 December, 6pm - 8pm About the event: Christmas can be stressful and enjoyable for families but can be challenging for autistic children and adults. This interactive workshop will share practical approaches for families to make Christmas more... Read More
Future planning: 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: Monday 4 December, 1pm - 2pm About the event: This session will talk you through the importance of making a will and demonstrate how to do it using the Bequeathed Will for Good Service. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee... Read More
Future planning: thinking about long-term care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 4 December, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: Information and advice on how to plan long-term care such as residential care, day care or care at home. Includes information on how it is arranged and paid for. This... Read More