Carer Programme, Eric Liddell Centre

Brief description:

We offer free access to weekly drop-in classes throughout the year. We provide free Yoga and Quigong courses to all carers living in Edinburgh as well as those whose caring role ended in the past 18 months. We also have a monthly carers' drop-in coffee afternoon; day trips; talks and training sessions; and one-to-one support with SDS.

Organisation name:

Eric Liddell Centre

Type of break:

Carer Breaks, Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes

Care needs catered for:

Carer Support

Ages catered for:

Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

Call the Carer Programme for enquiries or to book a course.

Full service description:

The Carer Programme is here to support you as a carer. A carer is anyone who, unpaid, looks after a friend or family member who can’t cope alone due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction. Many people don’t recognise themselves as carers, but anyone can become a carer. We offer free access to weekly drop-in classes throughout the year. All the classes are suitable for beginners, and as well as those with more experience. They are designed to be welcoming, supportive spaces, with a break in the middle for tea and coffee, and the chance to meet other carers and access information, news and our mobile library of books. Yoga runs on Mondays, in blocks of 8 weeks repeated throughout the year. Quigong runs on Tuesdays, in blocks of 8 weeks repeated throughout the year. The monthly carers' drop-in is on the second Monday of every month, in the early afternoon.

Price information:

Free of charge

Organisation providing this information:

Eric Liddell Centre

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Care Inspectorate

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available

Dementia Adaptations:

Staff training

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Staff training, Loopback system

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

We have an information point at the Eric Liddell Centre, as well as a mobile library, both designed to provide carers with information and advice. We also offer one-to-one Self Directed Support at the Centre to help address any questions you may have.

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