Parent and Carer Peer Support Group (Salvesen Mindroom Centre)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • For parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people in Edinburgh.

Description

What are Parent and Carer Peer Support Groups?

These groups are to help parents and carers to share their knowledge and lived experience of supporting neurodivergent children. Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other.

What will the Parent and Carer Peer Support Group consist of?

Each monthly online group will have a topic where parents and carers can share information, resources, and strategies.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • The Teams link for each date will be provided after registering for a session.
    There is no requirement or expectation that parents/carers attend every session
  • Please email directhelp@mindroom.org or call 0131 370 6730 for information about signing up

Is there a cost?

Free

Location information

This monthly parent-led group, supported by Edinburgh Council, is hosted online on Teams by Salvesen Mindroom Centre.

 

Opening times

Each session will be held on Teams on Thursday mornings at 10.30am -11.30am.

• Thursday 5 February
• Thursday 5 March
• Thursday 2 April
• Thursday 7 May
• Thursday 4 June

Monday09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday09:00 - 16:30
Thursday09:00 - 16:30
Friday09:00 - 16:30
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
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Contact Details

Suit 4/3, Great Michael House, 14 Links Place , Edinburgh , EH6 7EZ

Social media:

Downloads


Parent Support Group Flyer 2025-2026
(130.38 KB pdf)


Types of support on offer:

Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Anxiety
Complex needs
Healthy living
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life
Self confidence
Stress

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