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Parent carers of a child aged 16+ with additional support needs are invited to join our peer support group. Here you can discuss important issues for parent carers and meet others. Our next session is on Wed 11 Sep, 6pm-7:30pm: ow.ly/8lHf50T6pS7

Unpaid carers who have balanced caring responsibilities with paid work will know how difficult this can be. To discuss this and meet other working carers, join our workshop on Wed 11 Sep, 7pm-8pm: ow.ly/MURN50T6q08

Having a child in the hospital can create financial stress for families due to time off work, travel, and food expenses. Support is available to help with some of these costs – find out more on the NHS website: ow.ly/JKgF50T9CkO

Carers seeking advice and information on their rights, including Power of Attorney and Guardianship, can come along to our session with the Mental Welfare Scot Commission for Scotland on Thu 12 Sep, 12pm-1:30pm: ow.ly/mept50T6q7l

Last week, we proudly celebrated 30 years of VOCAL! Our event for carers and partners was a great success, filled with reflection on our history and the evolution of the carers’ movement in Scotland. Read full story here: ow.ly/hxiU50TfbVv

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging pensioners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit in order to secure this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. You have until 21st Dec to apply. For more information: ow.ly/Vpjn50Tf6ry

In Scotland, 68% of adults provide unpaid care. Our 2023 Edinburgh Carers Survey shows carers supported by organisations feel more equipped to continue their role. Our free Think Carer training helps identify and support unpaid carers. Join on Tue 10 Sep: ow.ly/gYhp50T3TXv

Self-directed support can allow you more flexibility in the care packages you receive. To find out more about the process and who is eligible, you can join our online workshop on Monday 16 September, 12:30pm to 2pm: ow.ly/eGxA50T6qz9

This year’s National Care Service Forum takes place on Mon 7 Oct at Glasgow Science Centre and online. Tickets are now available to book here: bit.ly/ncsforum You can find out more information about the National Care Service at gov.scot/policies/socia…

Our new printed edition of Carer News will be arriving on doorsteps this week! It’s packed with information, advice, and carer stories. You can read the digital version here: ow.ly/UVek50Tf66E

Our amazing colleagues Wendy, Graeme, Tammy, and Mari are getting ready to lace up their comfiest walking shoes and sport their finest tartan as they take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sun 15 Sep for VOCAL! You can donate here: ow.ly/zkeJ50Tfbgy

In partnership with Dynamic Earth, VOCAL is offering carers and their families the chance to attend Dynamic Earth’s Relaxed Hours Opening Day on Wed 11 Sep, 10am-4pm. This includes quiet spaces, fewer visitors, etc. Carers can request their space here: ow.ly/nHjJ50TgeSu

Shubhanna Hussain, Partnership Development Officer Coalition of Carers in Scotland (COCIS), recently did an interview with Carers of Dundee about carers being aware of their human rights. Watch the video: ow.ly/UFLJ50Tgq0p or read more on COCIS website: ow.ly/tX8s50Tgq0o #MakingRightsReal

The Cerebral Palsy Scotland Annual Conference and Exhibition is on Wed 2 Oct at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow. This free event is for anyone with experience of cerebral palsy – directly, through family or professionally. See the programme and register here: ow.ly/UJ2e50TgqvC

Carers can join us and a dementia advisor from @AlzScot to find out more about digital devices people with dementia and their carers can use for support. This session will run online on Tuesday 24 September, 12pm to 1pm: ow.ly/CN4s50T6qU7

As part of Suicide Prevention Week 2024, Edinburgh Crisis Centre is hosting an open day on Thu 12 Sep from 10am to 4pm, at their offices at 4 Smith’s Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8NT. This is a free event to drop in and hear about their services: ow.ly/BXXz50T9ELt

In October, one of our amazing supporters Laura Whitehead is taking on a thrilling challenge: a skydive from 15,000 feet. But this jump is more than just an adrenaline rush! Read the full story here: ow.ly/UksJ50Tgaz1

Carers of someone with dementia can join us on Wed 25 Sep, 6:30pm-8pm to find out how dementia impacts someone’s mood, and what activities help to improve mood. Find out more and book here: ow.ly/tyVb50T6r3u

. AdvoCard are holding online workshops about their work, and the independent advocacy services they provide in Edinburgh, on: Tue 17 Sep Wed 16 Sep Tue 22 Oct To book, please text 07880 318 111 or email [email protected].

Interested in sea life and protecting our oceans? Carers can join us and Marine Conservation Society to learn about biosecurity, and to help prepare European flat oysters to be reintroduced to the Firth of Forth! Come along on Mon 7 Oct, 9:45am-4pm at Heriot-Watt university: ow.ly/z8Yy50TlJ7I