Carer Support Groups
Carer Information Meeting.
This meeting is open to all family and friends supporting an autistic adult (16 and over) living in Edinburgh and the Lothians. We usually invite a guest speaker to come along and discuss services that will be of interest to our members , as well as providing the opportunity for carers to discuss their own situation in a safe and welcoming environment. At present this meeting is held at Number 6 , 24 Hill Street , Edinburgh and is facilitated by Pasda Convenor Susan Chambers and Communications Officer Cath Purdie.
Coffee Morning.
Our monthly coffee morning is open to all families and friends with an autistic adult (16 and over) across Edinburgh and the Lothians. It provides the opportunity to raise current issues and to share ideas and encouragement with others. The group is held at Number 6 , 24 Hill Street, Edinburgh, on the 2nd Tuesday every month (except August) It is facilitated by Cath Purdie.
Weekend Coffee Morning
Our monthly Saturday coffee morning is open to all family and friends of Autistic adults (16 and over) across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The groups meets Hotel Indigo, 20 Princes Street, Edinburgh , every 4th Saturday of the month It is facilitated by Pasda volunteer Marion Rodgers.
East Lothian Carers Group.
This group is open to all family carers of an autistic adult (16 and over) who reside in East Lothian. It is held in the Fraser Centre, Tranent, East Lothian and is facilitated by Cath Purdie.
Walking Group.
This group is open to all family carers with an autistic adult (16 and over) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The location and the day will change each month, so please check the calendar for details of the next walk. It is organised by Cath Purdie and facilitated by various Pasda Trustees and volunteers.
Any changes to these groups will be posted online, on Facebook and on the monthly Newsletter. If you would like to attend any of the groups please email info@pasda.org.uk or text 07936 613786 to make sure the meeting is going ahead.