For many carers the festive season can be a time of additional stress as they can find themselves without the usual support from friends, family and public services.
This year, VOCAL is going to do something different!
The VOCAL Edinburgh carer centre will remain open on 28th, 29th and 30th December 2015 from 9am-5pm for a special programme of events and services to ensure that carers have somewhere to go, access to support and someone to talk to when they need it.
Carers are invited to pop in to the VOCAL Carer Centre at 8-13 Johnston Terrace for a cuppa and a chat at the Carers’ Cafe or to attend the workshops on offer each day – no booking necessary!
- 9am-5pm – Telephone/face-to-face support from VOCAL staff (carer support, Family Support Addictions, Carer Counselling service)
- 10am-noon – Arts & Crafts workshop
- 12-4pm – Carers Café – hot drinks, nibbles, music, games
- 2-2.30pm – Meditation taster session
- 9am-5pm – Telephone/face-to-face support from VOCAL staff (carer support, Family Support Addictions, Carer Counselling service)
- 10am-2pm – Carers Café – hot drinks, nibbles, music, games
- 11-11.30am – Meditation taster session
- 2-4pm – SMART Recovery meeting (for friends and family affected by someone else’s addiction)
- 9am-5pm – Telephone/face-to-face support from VOCAL staff (carer support, Family Support Addictions, Carer Counselling service)
- 10am-4pm – Carers Café – hot drinks, nibbles, music, games
- 11am-noon – Laughter Yoga session
How to contact VOCAL
For telephone support please call 0131 622 6666
Workshops, meetings and the Carers Cafe will take place at the VOCAL Edinburgh Carer Centre, 8-13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW
We do hope you’ll join us!