August 2019
Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (August)(Midlothian)
Opportunity to meet with other carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Come along 10-11am and enjoy a cuppa and blether with other carers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. From 11am-12noon: Mental Health consultation – Midlothian Council representative will attend to get feedback from carers as they are currently consulting on changes to Mental Health Services for Older People, which includes dementia. What carers will…
Find out more »Peer Support for parents & carers (Midlothian)(August)
VOCAL Midlothian and The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) are jointly hosting a group for parents and carers of disabled children and young people living in Midlothian. Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Parents and carers of disabled children and young people with additional support needs living in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown At the meeting you will: Have the opportunity to share experiences, suggest future topics and guest speakers. Meet other parents and carers. Explore ideas and opportunities…
Find out more »September 2019
Sensory Awareness session (Midlothian)
Do you ever wonder what it is like for people with a sensory impairment? Or are you struggling yourself? Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone within Midlothian local authority area. Weekly Breakdown This session is a mix of practical exercises and information giving which raises awareness of the issues people face that are living with visual and or hearing impairments. It also provides hints and tips on how to communicate…
Find out more »Carer Coffee Morning with guest speaker (September)(Midlothian)
Opportunity to meet with other carers. Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Unpaid carers who live or care for someone in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown Come along 10-11am and enjoy a cuppa and blether with other carers in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. From 11am-12noon: Library Services – representatives will attend to chat about the variety of services available via your local library e.g.borrow box, pressreader, good neighbours scheme and Braw Blethers and other support available. What carers will…
Find out more »Caring for someone with a lung condition (Midlothian)
Specifically designed to meet the needs of carers of people with a lung condition such as COPD. Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Carers supporting someone who have a lung condition. Weekly Breakdown Representatives from NHS Lothian will provide useful and practical information for carers supporting someone with a lung condition. Information will be given on understanding the lungs, common symptoms and how to manage them and also useful information from a psychologist and dietician. What carers will…
Find out more »Peer Support for parents & carers (Midlothian)(September)
VOCAL Midlothian and The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) are jointly hosting a group for parents and carers of disabled children and young people living in Midlothian. Duration: 1 week Who is this course for? Parents and carers of disabled children and young people with additional support needs living in Midlothian. Weekly Breakdown At the meeting you will: Have the opportunity to share experiences, suggest future topics and guest speakers. Meet other parents and carers. Explore ideas and opportunities…
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