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Christmas Opening Hours

Monday 25th December 2023 (Christmas Day)  - Closed
Tuesday 26th December 2023 (Boxing Day) - Closed
Wednesday 27th December 2023 – Open 9am-5pm
Thursday 28th December 2023 — Open 9am-5pm
Friday 29th December 2023 —Open 9am-5pm
Monday 1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day) - Closed
Tuesday 2nd January 2024 (Public Holiday) - Closed

Our office will resume normal working hours 9am-5pm on Wednesday 3rd January 2024. 

Mindfulness Based Living Course for Carers

Mindfulness Based Living Course for Carers starting on Wednesday 8 th March 2017 at The Eric Liddell Centre. The aims of the course – as developed by the Mindfulness Association – is to help develop an in-depth personal experience of mindfulness and to lay the foundations of a sustained personal practice in your personal and professional life. It offers a chance to get a good sense of mindfulness and what it can bring in life, in a relaxed and friendly way.

Edinburgh Joint Carers' Strategy

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council has been commissioned to conduct an independent review of the Edinburgh Joint Carers’ Strategy, and would like to invite you to participate in it. Below is a link to an online survey for unpaid carers and the practitioners who support them.

AdvoCard Newsletter

Here is all the latest news and updates from AdvoCard in their February 2017 newsletter.

 

SEDIG CARERS CONFERENCE

SCOTTISH EATING DISORDERS INTEREST GROUP (SC045001) is holding its annual Carers' Conference on Saturday 4th March 2017 at the Eric Liddell Centre at Holy Corner, 15 Morningside Rd, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 4DP.

Programme:

9.30 - REGISTRATION – Tea and Coffee

10 am - Welcome & Introductions, Fiona Duffy, SEDIG Chair

10.15 -  Carers Rights/Issues, Kathleen Taylor, Mental Welfare Commission

New Online Peer Support Group

The charity Beat is working together with NHS Lothian to offer support to young people, as well as carers and parents of young people in Edinburgh/the Lothians who  experience eating disorders and are going through a transition.

Carers' Manifesto

The Scottish parliamentary election will take place later this year and the National Carer Organisations of Scotland have produced a Manifesto for Carers in Scotland. It outlines seven commitments for carers which they are asking all political parties to include in their own party manifestos. Check out the information set out on the Carers Scotland website which outlines these commitments and has a copy of the manifesto for your perusal.

 

Mental Health Information Drop In Service

The Mental Health Information Station at St Mary's Cathedral, Walpole Hall, Edinburgh EH12 5AW is on every Thursday from 11-3. It's a great way to access mental health information and resources from charities offering mental health services across Edinburgh. Are you affected with mental health issues? Or do you care for someone who is? This free and friendly information point is a great way to better manage your mental and physical health, speak with people from a range of services and familiarise yourself with community resources and activities.

Mental Health Drop In

NHS Lothian Spiritual Care, Community Health Chaplains have a Mental Health Drop-In for service users and carers every Tuesday 10.30 – 12 noon. Venue: Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge Edinburgh. Feel free to ‘drop in’ any Tuesday for tea, coffee and a chat and for some peer support. 

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