Availability : Edinburgh Wide
Who is this for?
For those currently caring for someone living with dementia at any stage.
Description
Reading is Caring trains people who care for someone living with dementia – including partners, friends, family members and professional carers – to create personalised, shared and sensory reading experiences through free workshops that can help maintain their caring relationships, spark memories and relieve stress.
In one-on-one and small group workshops, our team explores the experiences and interests of you and the person you care for to tailor sessions and build your confidence. Together, you’ll develop storytelling skills and gather specific reading materials, pictures, objects and other sensory items to share.
How do I access this?
- Self referral
The Reading is Caring training is currently paused while we review the programme. Please get in touch to register your interest and we will contact you when we have resumed training
You can view our upcoming workshop dates on our website and register by emailing readingiscaring@scottishbooktrust.com. If you can’t email, you can call us on 0131 524 0160 and a member of the Reading is Caring team can arrange a workshop with you.
Alternatively, if having a training DVD would be easier to work through at your own pace, Scottish Book Trust offer a DVD pack online at a cost of £25.
Location information
Online
Opening times
We usually offer workshops on selected dates but can be flexible to suit your needs – the best way is to get in touch and talk through your availability with us.
