News & updates
Posted on April 19th, 2018
CARED - Online support for eating disorders in Scotland
A project supporting young people with an eating disorder and their parents and carers across Scotland. More information here.…
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Posted on April 17th, 2018
Body Boosting Bingo
Bingo with a bit of a twist! FREE come and try session for anyone over 60. More information here.…
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Posted on April 11th, 2018
Care for Carers - Stepping Out
Short Residential Breaks Programme for carers, specifically tailored to meet their needs and provide them with a break from their…
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Posted on April 11th, 2018
MYPAS - Bluebell Trail Run - Dalkeith Country Park
Bluebell Trail Run, Sunday 13th May 2018 in Dalkeith Country Park. More Information can be found here.
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Posted on April 11th, 2018
One Dalkeith - Public Launch
One Dalkeith invites you to join them at 6.30pm on Wednesday 2nd May 2018, in St John’s & Kings Park…
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Posted on April 11th, 2018
Playlist for Life
Playlist for Life is a UK music and dementia charity, which uses the music of a person’s life to keep…
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Posted on March 29th, 2018
VOCAL Midlothian - Carer Learning Opportunities
FREE courses which are designed to develop the skills and knowledge of carers and increase their confidence, health and well…
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Posted on March 29th, 2018
Active Ageing Event
FREE Active Ageing Event at the new Loanhead Library
Have you ever wondered how fit you are – complete some…
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Posted on March 14th, 2018
Midlothian Voices - Is There Anyone Out There?
A FREE community event which will enable people to find out more about mental health services that are available in…
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Posted on February 20th, 2018
Crafting Live Edinburgh
Stephanie Weightman’s award-winning Crafting Live show is coming to the Royal Highland Centre and bringing a whole host of celebrity…
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Posted on February 15th, 2018
Family Holiday Association - Short Breaks Available
3 night and 4 night breaks available at Macdonald Forest Hill, Spey Valley and Lochanhully Resorts in March. The self-catering…
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Posted on February 6th, 2018
Creating Wellbeing
A four week programme of craft activities aimed at improving wellbeing and encouraging positivity. Every Wednesday, starting on 7th February…
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Posted on January 30th, 2018
More free places for carers on offer at Leuchie House
Carers-go-free until end February 2018*
There are free places for carers in Leuchie House’s first respite break of 2018.
If…
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Posted on January 24th, 2018
Wee Break Midlothian - Grants Available
Wee Break Midlothian has Short Breaks Funding available.
Adult carers, who are caring for someone over 21 years of age,…
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Posted on January 16th, 2018
Independent Living Fund Scotland
The new ILF Scotland Transition Fund provides money, for up to one year, to support young people living with disabilities…
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Posted on January 16th, 2018
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
“Beeslack Family Disabled Club runs on a Sunday from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Beeslack Community High School during…
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Posted on January 4th, 2018
Over The Wall - Free Fun Activity Camps
Over the Wall provides free residential activity camps to help children and teenagers living with serious health challenges and their…
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Posted on December 14th, 2017
Time for me…support for carers this Christmas
Carers – do you need some time out for yourself over the festive period?
For many carers the festive season…
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Posted on December 12th, 2017
Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival 2017
VOCAL has been chosen as one of the charities supported by the Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival 2017. Join us to…
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Posted on December 12th, 2017
Family Holiday Association - Applications for short breaks 2018 now being accepted
Family Holiday Association – Applications for short breaks 2018 are now being accept.
Most of our short breaks are at…
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