Explore the range of services available across Edinburgh in February and March.
ESOL parent and toddler group
Edinburgh Council runs parenting groups for parents who speak English as a second language, or who are raising your children to be bilingual. These groups promote learning through playing, and give parents the chance to practise English together in a supportive environment. You can learn more about children’s development and the school system for young children. It’s also a useful space to meet other parents in similar situations.
They currently have two groups available for parents of babies and toddlers:
- Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- McDonald Road Library, EH7 4LU
- No sessions during school holidays
- Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Craigentinny Community Centre, EH7 6JE
- No sessions during school holidays
They also offer English language assessments every 2 weeks.
If you are interested, please contact ku.hcs.nide.ae@dnalrehtus.yram or ku.hcs.nide.ae@abmaram.iagnihs.
Edinburgh Food Project
Edinburgh Food Project provides a range of drop-in sessions each month. This month, that includes support with one of our Carer Support Practitioners, on Thursday 19 February.
Other topics this month include:
- Housing support with Turning Point Scotland
- Energy advice with Changeworks
- Digital skills with Salvation Army
- Independent advocacy with AdvoCard
- Advice on quitting smoking with NHS Lothian Quit Your Way
All sessions will take place at the Thistle Foundation Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queen’s Walk, Edinburgh, from 10:30am to 1pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
For more information, contact Catherine on gro.tcejorpdoofhgrubnide@efyfenirehtaC or 07523 268 319.
Dementia UK support clinic
If you care for someone who has dementia, you can book a free 45-minute appointment with a dementia specialist nurse for expert, tailored support, whatever your questions or concerns.
These nurses are known as Admiral Nurses – they help people living with dementia to stay independent for longer. They also support the people caring for them so that they will have the strength to cope with the bad days, and the energy to enjoy the good days.
Admiral Nurses work in local community services, GP practices and NHS hospitals, care homes, and hospices. All appointments are confidential and will take place in a private space within the branch.
The Nationwide Edinburgh dementia clinics take place on Friday 13 March at 11am, 12pm or 3pm at 17 South St Andrew Street, EH2 2AU.
If you have any questions, you can email gro.kuaitnemed@ediwnoitan or call the helpline on 0800 888 6678.
Book on the Dementia UK website, or you can text “APPOINTMENT” to 07478 724 000 and someone from the Dementia UK team will call you back.
Bethany Christian Trust community groups
Bethany Christian Trust runs a range of community groups across Edinburgh and Leith. This includes a book club, English language conversation group, upcycling, digital skills, and more. You can find the full list of services that Bethany provide in Edinburgh and across Scotland on their website.
Find out more and sign up by contacting moc.tsurtnaitsirhcynahteb@ofni or 0131 454 3119.
FAIR advice
The FAIR & WELL project, provides activities for people with learning disabilities and their carers. Part of the project involves a coffee morning, where you can come together for chit-chat, coffee and snacks! Upcoming sessions are:
- Wednesday 25 February, 10am to 1pm, at Cyrenians Community Garden
- Wednesday 4 March, 10:30am to 12:30pm, at FAIR, 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG
- Wednesday 11 March, 10am to 1pm, canal boat outing
- Wednesday 18 March, 10:30am to 12:30pm, at FAIR, 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG
- Wednesday 25 March. 10am to 1pm, at Saughton Gardens
If you want to come along or find out more, please contact Tasneem on ku.gro.ecivdariaf@meensat or 07513 824 259 or 0131 662 1962.
