Illnesses and disabilities
SMART Home visit (April)
Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service 62 Longstone Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 23 April, 1pm to 2:30pm. About the event: Visit the SMART Home at Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service and see how you or someone you care for could benefit from smart home technology that supports... Read More
An introduction to becoming a Personal Assistant Employer – The Basics (April)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 28 April, 12pm - 1.30pm About the event: If you employ, or are planning to employ, Personal Assistants using a Direct Payment from the local authority, join VOCAL and Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) practitioners... Read More
Cuppa for parents of children with ASN (April)
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 30 April, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Chat with other parents, have a cuppa and find out more about local services. Regular guest speakers. No need to attend every month. Kinship carers welcome. Please note:... Read More
Understanding dementia (April)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 30 April, 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. This session will help you understand the... Read More
Parent carers: Enable Works for jobseekers with ASN (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 6 May, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. About the event: Join Francesca from Enable Works who will share information about their All In Edinburgh and Next Steps programmes which support individuals over the age of 16 with disabilities or long-term... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 7 May, 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. This workshop will help... Read More
Parents of adult children with ASN group (May)
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 14 May, 6pm to 7:30pm. About the event: This group is a welcoming space for carers/parents caring for a child aged 16 or older with Additional Support Needs (ASN). This informal group provides a safe space... Read More
Caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugs: Rights and inclusion (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 20 May, 5:30pm - 7pm About the event: Are you caring for someone who uses alcohol or drugs? This session will explore the unique needs of carers in this caring situation and the types of support available... Read More
Parent carers: Enable travel sessions for young people with ASN (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 May, 5:30pm-6:30pm About the event: This is an information session for those caring for a child or young person with ASN in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Join this session to find out how Enable can support children... Read More
Parent carers: Co-regulation and building connection with Q&A (May)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 23 May, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: Join Rhona McAlpine, Occupational Therapist, for an introduction to co-regulation through the use of strategies, tools and calming techniques. Suitable for carers of children and adults with Additional... Read More