Carer stories: hear from the carers attending a new peer support group at Dalkeith Men’s Shed

With support from the Midlothian Carer Community Fund, Dalkeith Men’s Shed have established a dedicated support group for unpaid carers.

The Midlothian Carer Community Fund is an initiative led by VOCAL and funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership, aiming to distribute direct grants to community organisations. Dalkeith Men’s Shed have used this funding to establish a regular session for carers every Tuesday. Carers can come along to do some woodworking in the workshop, play board games, or just have a cup of coffee and a chat.

Venue: Dalkeith Men’s Shed, One Dalkeith Community Hub, 21 Eskdaill Court, EH22 1AG

Time: every Tuesday, from 10am to 1pm.

Hear from the carers who attend the Men’s Shed, on the difference that this weekly session has made for them.

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