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UID:27424-1720609200-1720614600@www.lothiancil.org.uk
SUMMARY:Online Pathways to Choice: SDS Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nOur peer group and information sessions empower and support people\, encouraging connection and community through shared experiences\, which help reduce isolation. They offer a safe space to share thoughts and experiences of Social Care and in particular Self-Directed Support (SDS). \nThe sessions are welcoming\, relaxed and informal. Bringing people together to discuss the aspects of SDS that matter to them. \n  \nWho can attend?  \n\nDisabled people\nPeople with long-term conditions\nOlder people\n\nWho live in Edinburgh and the Lothians and are: \n\nInterested in learning more about social care\nAre currently accessing or interested in accessing social care\n\n Why attend?\n\nMeet other people who want to discuss and share knowledge around accessing social care\nExplore ideas and opportunities around support\nFind out practical information and resources\nDevelop skills and build confidence\n\n  \nHow to Join this Event\nThe Online Disabled People’s Peer Support Group takes place on Zoom. \n  \nWe can support you to learn how to join a Zoom call via a laptop\, computer\, smart phone\, or landline phone. \n  \nPlease email PSL@lothiancil.org.uk to RSVP and receive the Zoom link and Meeting ID. \n  \nPlease join 5-10 minutes ahead of the start time to allow a smooth start to the session. Please note\, to avoid any disruptions entry to the group will close at FIVE MINUTES AFTER TIME. \n  \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning \n 
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/online-edinburgh-disabled-peoples-social-care-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disabled People,East Lothian,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Online,Self-Directed Support,West Lothian
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T130000
DTSTAMP:20240619T131332Z
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UID:27435-1719484200-1719493200@www.lothiancil.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Black\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carer Social Care Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThe Peer Support and Learning Team is providing a safe space for Black\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carers to meet\, share experiences\, support each other and talk about what’s important to them in regard to accessing social care. A member of staff from The Action Group will be co-facilitating this event. \n  \nPeople who live in Edinburgh can register to attend this event. \n  \nFrom 12.00 noon to 12.45pm\, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items is provided for lunch. \n  \nWe can also arrange for an interpreter to be in attendance\, should this be required. Please contact the Peer Support and Learning Team if this will be the case. \n  \nIf you require personal care/support with moving while attending an in-person event\, please bring along a PA/carer with you\, as staff are not able to support you in this way. \n  \nWho can attend?  \n\nBlack\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carers\n\nWho live in Edinburgh and are: \n\nInterested in learning more about social care\nAre currently accessing or interested in accessing social care\n\nWhere is this event?\nThis group will take place in person in the Training Room\, Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY. \n  \nAccess into the Centre and bathrooms is all step-free. \n  \nWhy attend?\n\nMeet other people who want to discuss and share knowledge around accessing social care\nExplore ideas and opportunities around support\nFind out practical information and resources\nDevelop skills and build confidence\n\n  \nHow do I register for this event? \nBy emailing SDS@lothiancil.org.uk or calling 0131 475 2350\, where one of the Peer Support and Learning Facilitators will complete the registration process with you. Please note we have a limited number of spaces available for this event. \n  \nWe require registration by Thursday 20th June at 12 noon. After this date\, any specific dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for. \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning \n 
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/edinburgh-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-carer-social-care-peer-support-group-2/
LOCATION:Training Room\, Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAME Carers,Edinburgh,Peer Support Group,Self-Directed Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20240619T131305Z
CREATED:20240507T140614Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Black\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carer Social Care Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThe Peer Support and Learning Team is providing a safe space for Black\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carers to meet\, share experiences\, support each other and talk about what’s important to them in regard to accessing social care. A member of staff from The Action Group will be co-facilitating this event. \n  \nPeople who live in Edinburgh can register to attend this event. \n  \nFrom 12.00 noon to 12.45pm\, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items is provided for lunch. \n  \nWe can also arrange for an interpreter to be in attendance\, should this be required. Please contact the Peer Support and Learning Team if this will be the case. \n  \nIf you require personal care/support with moving while attending an in-person event\, please bring along a PA/carer with you\, as staff are not able to support you in this way. \n  \nWho can attend?  \n\nBlack\, Asian\, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Carers\n\nWho live in Edinburgh and are: \n\nInterested in learning more about social care\nAre currently accessing or interested in accessing social care\n\nWhere is this event?\nThis group will take place in person in The Prentice Centre\, 1 Granton Mains Avenue\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4GA. \n  \nAccess into the Centre and bathrooms is all step-free. \n  \nWhy attend?\n\nMeet other people who want to discuss and share knowledge around accessing social care\nExplore ideas and opportunities around support\nFind out practical information and resources\nDevelop skills and build confidence\n\n  \nHow do I register for this event? \nBy emailing SDS@lothiancil.org.uk or calling 0131 475 2350\, where one of the Peer Support and Learning Facilitators will complete the registration process with you. Please note we have a limited number of spaces available for this event. \n  \nWe require registration by Thursday 23rd May at 12 noon. After this date\, any specific dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for. \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/edinburgh-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-carer-social-care-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:The Prentice Centre\, 1 Granton Mains Avenue\, Edinburgh\, EH4 4GA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BAME Carers,Edinburgh,Peer Support Group,Self-Directed Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T131500
DTSTAMP:20240619T131256Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Disabled People’s Social Care Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThe Peer Support and Learning Team is providing a safe space for disabled people to meet\, share experiences\, support each other and talk about what’s important to them in regard to accessing social care. \n  \nFrom 12.30pm until 1.15pm\, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items is provided for lunch. \n  \nIf you require personal care/support with moving while attending an in-person event\, please bring along a PA/carer with you\, as staff are not able to support you in this way. \n  \nWho can attend?  \n\nDisabled people\nPeople with long-term conditions\nOlder people\n\nWho live in Edinburgh and are: \n\nInterested in learning more about social care\nAre currently accessing or interested in accessing social care\n\nWhere is this event?\nThis group will take place in person in the Training Room\, at Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY. \n  \nAccess into the Conference Centre\, Training Room\, and bathrooms is all step-free. \n  \nWhy attend?\n\nMeet other people who want to discuss and share knowledge around accessing social care\nExplore ideas and opportunities around support\nFind out practical information and resources\nDevelop skills and build confidence\n\n  \nHow do I register for this event? \nBy emailing SDS@lothiancil.org.uk or calling 0131 475 2350\, where one of the Peer Support and Learning Facilitators will complete the registration process with you. Please note we have a limited number of spaces available for this event. \n  \nWe require registration by Thursday 16th May at 12 noon. After this date\, any specific dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for. \n  \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/edinburgh-disabled-peoples-social-care-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:Training Room\, Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Disabled People,Edinburgh,Peer Support Group,Self-Directed Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T131500
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UID:26984-1710327600-1710335700@www.lothiancil.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Personal Assistant Employer Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nWho is it for?\nThis group is for Personal Assistant (PA) employers based in Edinburgh. \nWhat to expect:\nThe group provides time to come together and discuss specific issues relating to being a PA employer. \n  \nThe Peer Support and Learning team will update attendees with any relevant information relating to PA employment\, such as new legislation and local authority guidance. \n  \nFrom 12.30 to 1.15\, a buffet with a selection of sweet and savoury items is provided for lunch. \n  \nWhy attend? \n  \n\nMeet other disabled people and people with long term conditions\nExplore ideas and opportunities around support\nFind out practical information and resources\nDevelop skills and build confidence\n\n  \nThe group: \n  \n\nIs relaxed & informal\nAllows time to talk to each other\nAllows sharing of resources and information\n\n  \nLocation\nThis group will take place in person in the Training Room\, at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh. \n  \nRegister to Attend:\nWe have a limited number of spaces available for this event. To register a place please email SDS@lothiancil.org.uk. \n  \nOnce registered\, a member of the Peer Support and Learning Team will be in touch to confirm any dietary and accessibility requirements. \n  \nPlease note: We require registration by Thursday 14th March at 12 noon. After this date\, any dietary requirements will not be able to be catered for. \n  \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning \n  \nWhat past attendees have said:  \n‘’Great to listen to how other people achieved something\, the process they used’’ \n  \n‘’It was fun to just sit and chat and share experiences’’ \n  \n‘’A very positive experience. Good to know other people are in the same boat’’ \n  \n‘’I really do benefit from the group. I felt that I came away with tons of useful information that I have already acted on’’
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/edinburgh-personal-assistant-employer-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:Training Room\, Norton Park Conference Centre\, 57 Albion Road\, Edinburgh\, EH7 5QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Disabled People,Edinburgh,PA Employer,Parent Carers,Peer Support Group,Self-Directed Support
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T150000
DTSTAMP:20231221T105317Z
CREATED:20231208T112247Z
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UID:26947-1709123400-1709132400@www.lothiancil.org.uk
SUMMARY:Online Introduction to Self-Directed Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Who is it for?\nDisabled people and carers who live in Edinburgh\, West Lothian\, East Lothian\, and Midlothian who want to know more about their options under Self-Directed Support. \n  \nWhat to expect:\nThe workshop is delivered by the Peer Support and Learning team\, who have extensive knowledge and experience in supporting people to access social care via Self-Directed Support. \n  \nWhy attend? \nYou will learn: \n\nWhat Self-Directed Support (SDS) is\nWhat the 4 options for support are\nHow to access an SDS assessment\n\n  \nLocation \nThe Introduction to Self-Directed Support Workshop takes place on Zoom. \n  \nRegister to Attend: \nPlease email SDS@lothiancil.org.uk to register your attendance and receive the Zoom link. \n  \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning or Independent Living Support.
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/online-introduction-to-self-directed-support-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disabled People,East Lothian,Edinburgh,Midlothian,Online,Parent Carers,Self-Directed Support,West Lothian,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T123000
DTSTAMP:20230314T115234Z
CREATED:20230314T115234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T115234Z
UID:25964-1681210800-1681216200@www.lothiancil.org.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Self-Directed Support for Disabled People and People with Long-Term Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis workshop session will introduce you to the world of self-directed support (SDS)\, taking you through the different SDS options. You will learn how to access an assessment for SDS and learn what your rights are surrounding the topic. You will also be able to hear from one of our LCiL Champions about their own lived experience. \nYou will learn:\n\nWhat Self-Directed Support (SDS) is\nWhat the 4 options for support are\nHow to access an SDS assessment\nWhat your rights are\n\nWho is it for?\nDisabled people and people with long-term health conditions across Edinburgh\, Midlothian\, East and West Lothian. \nLocation\nThe Introduction to Self-Directed Support Workshop takes place on Zoom. \n  \nFind out more about Peer Support and Learning or Independent Living Support. \n  \nRegister to Attend:\nPlaces are limited\, we recommend registering in advance. Please email SDS@lothiancil.org.uk to register your attendance and receive the Zoom link. \n 
URL:https://www.lothiancil.org.uk/event/introduction-to-self-directed-support-for-disabled-people-and-people-with-long-term-health-conditions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disabled People,Online,Self-Directed Support,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Peer Support and Learning (Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living)":MAILTO:sds@lothiancil.org.uk
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