Practical skills and bodycare
Parent carers: communication with children with Additional Support Needs (ASN)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 30 November, 10am - 11.30am About the event: Join Louise Day, a specialist speech and language therapist, who will share tips and advice to support your child with their communication. Suitable for all ASN communication difficulties. Delivered by:... Read More
Basic First Aid
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 6 December, 2pm - 3.30pm About the event: A practical introductory session, led by British Red Cross, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Delivered by: British Red Cross Instructions for attending the event This... 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
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
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
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
Basic First Aid
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 5 March, 5.30pm - 7pm About the event: A practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering commonly used first aid techniques. No previous experience needed. Learn a range of skills on this course to... Read More
Digital drop-in: Support with your devices
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 13 March, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Bring your device along to this informal drop-in session and get support to improve your online skills or fix any issues that you may be having. Delivered by: Tap Into... Read More
Pilates *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 3 June - Monday 24 June, 5pm - 5:45pm. About the event: Join our Pilates instructor Janine, who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will be given the opportunity to lengthen and strengthen your body using... Read More
Basic First Aid *cancelled*
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event has now been cancelled. When: Tuesday 9 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: A face-to-face practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Learn a range of skills on this course to help you in a first-aid emergency. Delivered by:... Read More
Parent carers: Enable travel sessions for young people with Additional Support Needs
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 15 July, 11am - 12pm About the event: This is an information session for parents who care for children and young people with ASN. Join this session to find out how Enable can support children and... Read More
Mental Health First Aid
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 15 July, 5:30pm - 7pm About the event: This session will explore techniques that can give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem and provide help to prevent a mental health problem... Read More
Moving and handling
McSence Communication, 32 Sycamore Road, Dalkeith, EH22 5TA 32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, Dalkeith, United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 22 July, 9am - 4pm About the event: Learn about moving and handling, which will help you safely support others with their mobility. You will learn the theory and then have the opportunity to practise. Lunch... Read More
Basic First Aid
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: Thursday 1 August, 10:30am - 12pm About the event: A face-to-face practical introductory session, led by a British Red Cross professional, covering common first aid techniques. No previous experience is needed. Learn a range of skills on... Read More
Stress and distress in dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 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. Do you care for... Read More
Dementia and the home environment
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 29 August, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: This short workshop looks at the benefits and challenges of the home environment for people living with dementia. In this workshop we discuss: The benefits of the home... Read More
Parent carers: Understanding sensory needs in children and young people with Additional Support Needs
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 4 September, 6pm - 8pm About the event: Discover how sensory experiences and needs can impact on children and young people's behaviour, communication and engagement. Learn strategies to support them. This session explores why children and... Read More
Everyday technology for dementia care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 24 September, 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 session is a great... Read More
Dementia: Mood and wellbeing
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Please note change of time, this session will run 6.30pm-8.30pm. When: Wednesday 25 September, 6.30pm - 8.30pm About the event: There are many factors that can influence mood for people living with dementia. In this short workshop we... Read More
Digital drop-in: Support with your devices
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 26 September, 1:30pm - 3pm About the event: Bring your device along to this informal drop-in session and get support to improve your online skills or fix any issues that you may be having. Delivered by: ... Read More