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Coping strategies drop-in (mid October)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 14 October, 6pm - 7pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties. These... 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 Midlothian. When: Thursday 26 September, 12pm - 1pm *please note the time has been amended and different from advertised on booklet About the event: This session will talk you through the reasons why it is important to make a... 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
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
Coping strategies catch-up
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 19 September, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Catch up with other carers and discuss techniques and strategies that can help with self-regulation and coping with difficulties. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee, Carer Training Officer at VOCAL. ... 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 and Midlothian. When: Monday 16 September, 12:30pm - 2pm 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, updates and new... Read More
Carers’ rights, Power of Attorney and Guardianship
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 12 September, 12pm - 1:30pm About the event: Kathleen Taylor from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland will give a talk on the Commission, mental health laws and your rights as a carer including Power of... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 11 September, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More
Coping strategies
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 1pm - 2:30pm About the event: Caring for someone can be challenging. Learn more about the impact of caring on your emotional wellbeing and how to develop strategies to self-regulate and cope with difficulties. ... Read More
Making money from your hobby
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income... 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
Poetry for carers
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 4 sessions, weekly from Wednesday 4 September to Wednesday 25 September, 10:30am - 11:45am About the event: Join this informal group for an exploration into poetry collections with other carers. No previous experience is required, just an... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 3 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL. Instructions... Read More
Getting your voice heard
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 2 September, 10am - 11:30am About the event: Do you feel worried about speaking up and advocating for yourself or the person you care for? Would you like to feel confident communicating in meetings and difficult... 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
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
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 and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 21 August, 10am - 12pm About the event: This is a chance to find out what to expect during transition, along with information, tools and tips that can help when caring for a child with Additional... Read More
Pilates *fully booked*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 6 sessions, weekly from Monday 19 August to Monday 23 September, 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... Read More
Understanding dementia
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 14 August, 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. Do you care for someone with dementia?... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 13 August, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More