Carer events and activities for unpaid carers (VOCAL Midlothian)

Who is this for?

  • Unpaid carers in all family or relationship settings (kinship, partnership, friendship, affection or obligation)

Who provides this?

  • Voice of Carers Across the Lothians (VOCAL) Midlothian

Description

VOCAL provides an events and activities programme of free courses, group work and peer support opportunities for unpaid carers.

This programme can help you develop the skills you need as a carer, meet with other carers to share and learn from each other and improve your own physical and emotional wellbeing.

How do I access this?

  • Self-referrals

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

  • Public parking available
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

Training, social opportunities and events have varying times which are made clear during registration.

Contact Details

0131 663 6869
mid-training@vocal.org.uk
www.carerstraining.co.uk
30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX

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Downloads


VOCAL Midlothian leaflet
(890.39 KB pdf)

Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support on the phone

Type of services on offer:

Carers

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