Carers Programme (Eric Liddel Centre)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • Unpaid carers

Description

The Carers Programme offers wellbeing classes, events, talks and trips for unpaid carers in Edinburgh.

The programme offers wellbeing classes such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong yoga, day trips, and help with Self Directed Support (SDS). There is a mobile information library, which also functions as a ‘contact point’ for further one-to-one information, support and signposting to other relevant services. A full programme of outings, classes, events and talks are planned, frequently updated and evolve throughout the year.

Currently, all wellbeing support, classes and other sessions are via Zoom and online and phone-based contact until further notice.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

  • Public parking available
  • Wheelchair access

The Eric Liddel Centre is currently closed because of COVID-19. The Carers Programme is currently provided remotely over the phone and digitally.

Opening times

Please contact 0131 447 4520 for current opening times.

Contact Details

0131 357 1278
grisewoodb@ericliddell.org
www.ericliddell.org/carers-programme
15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP

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Downloads


Carers Programme Winter Schedule
(2.14 MB pdf)

Types of support on offer:

Drop-in
Information and advice
Online
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Isolation
Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness

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