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Pilates (4 sessions)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: 4 sessions from Monday 13 January to Monday 3 February, 5pm to 5:45pm. About the event: Join our Pilates instructor Janine, who uses the original principles of Pilates. You will have the opportunity to lengthen and strengthen... Read More
Pilates (Christmas special)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 16 December, 5pm to 6pm. About the event: Join our Pilates instructor Janine for a one-off Christmas special. You will have the opportunity to lengthen and strengthen your body using gentle, mat-based exercises suitable for all... Read More
Coping strategies drop-in (16 Dec)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 16 December, 12pm to 1pm. 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
Coping strategies drop-in (9 Dec)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 9 December, 6pm to 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
Coping with Christmas *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 2 December, 6pm - 8pm About the event: Christmas can be enjoyable for families but for children and adults with Additional Support Needs (ASN), this time may be challenging. Our interactive workshop will focus on practical... Read More
Continence Care
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 26 November, 2pm to 3pm. About the event: Join Kirsty, a Specialist Nurse from the Bladder and Bowel Team, to ask questions, discuss products and gain practical tips around supporting someone with continence issues. Delivered by: Kirsty... Read More
Coping strategies drop-in
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 25 November, 6pm to 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 are... Read More
Coping strategies drop-in *cancelled*
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 21 November, 11:30am to 12:30pm. 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 are... Read More
Working carers workshop (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 19 November, 7pm to 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 working... Read More
An introduction to Self-directed Support (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 5:30pm to 7pm. 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 developments... Read More
An overview of Lothian Disabled Living Centre
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 12pm to 1pm. About the event: Lothian Disabled Living Centre is a resource and information centre where you can get independent advice if you are considering buying equipment to assist in daily living. We... Read More
Applying for Attendance Allowance
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 18 November, 10:45am to 12pm. About the event: Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability that means someone needs to support you. This workshop aims to help anyone who intends to... Read More
Dementia and the home environment (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 14 November, 6pm to 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
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 12 November, 1:30pm to 3:30pm. About the event: Do you care for someone with dementia? This workshop will help you understand and manage behaviour you might find distressing or hard to deal with. This session is... Read More
Coping strategies drop-in (mid November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 11 November, 6pm to 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 are... Read More
Parent Carers: Co-regulation and building connection with Q&A
OnlineAs this event is fully booked, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available. This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Friday 8 November, 10am to 11:30am.... Read More
Coping strategies drop-in
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 7 November, 11:30am to 12:30pm. 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 are... Read More
Getting a break from caring
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Wednesday 6 November, 5:30pm to 7pm. About the event: A workshop on options for planning a break from caring. Learn about the support and services available. By the end of the session carers will have: Explored what a... Read More
CAM – Carers Action Midlothian (November)
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 5 November, 10:30am to 12pm. About the event: This group is about bringing together carers with similar experiences to raise issues and work towards change. These groups provide a safe space for carers to explore issues affecting... Read More
Unlock your entitlements: Benefits for people over state pension age
OnlineThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 31 October, 10:45am to 12pm. About the event: This workshop aims to raise awareness of the common benefits that support older people, including: Pensions Credit Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Housing Benefit Council Tax Reduction It covers... Read More