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The People’s Conference 2026 – Why are we waiting?

15 September 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

This conference is a safe space exclusively for people with lived experience of a mental health issue living in Edinburgh or the Lothians.

• Have waiting times for mental health support in Edinburgh or the Lothians impacted you?
• Is your mental health affected by uncertainty whilst waiting for support?
• How can we work together to make waiting more survivable?

This year, the conference will be discussing long waiting lists; how they impact people and what could be done by services and in communities to improve things while people wait. It’s an informal, relaxed day of discussion and solidarity, with a nice lunch included!

Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 | Time: 10am to 4.30pm
Location: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

How to register: Free but booking is essential. To book or if you have any questions or want to talk to someone about the event please contact: [email protected].

EaRN Member Forum

15 September 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

The Equality and Rights Network are excited to be launching a new series of member forums. These sessions are an opportunity for members to connect with each other and public sector partners, learn about new developments in the city, and influence those with the power to make changes.

These forums are exclusively for EaRN members, so if you haven’t signed up there is no better time to do so!

The first forum will feature an introduction to Equal Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Framework.

It will also incorporate a workshop on the council’s new £2.5million Third Sector Grants Programme. This new fund is aimed at preventing and mitigating poverty in the city.

It takes place on Thursday 8 October at Norton Park Conference Centre from 2pm – 4pm.

Creative Edinburgh Awards Nominations Open!

15 September 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Nominations are now live for the 2026 Creative Edinburgh Awards!

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Creative Parents’ Get-together

3 September 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Join us for the very first Creative Parents Get-together to meet peers and learn about Council support and funding opportunities!

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Good Food Nation Edinburgh Plan

26 August 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

We would like to invite you to an online session to discuss the new Good Food Nation work that has started in Edinburgh.

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Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) Regional Launch Event

16 June 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

AROS is designed to challenge structural and systemic racism in Scotland’s public institutions and is funded by the Scottish Government.

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Help Shape the Future Direction of NHS Lothian Charity – Your Opinion Matters

1 June 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

NHS Lothian Charity is reviewing its future direction and priorities to ensure it continues to make the biggest possible difference for NHS Lothian staff, patients and services – and to do that, they need you! You don’t need to know anything about the Charity and what they do or have accessed funding from them to […]

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The Cost of Unpaid Caring

26 May 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Nearly 30% of Scotland’s carers are living in poverty. Join us to explore the ongoing challenges of carer poverty and actions needed.

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Drop-in advice sessions for issues with private renting, short-term lets, HMOs

19 May 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Drop-in advice session for anyone with questions about or issues with private renting, short-term lets and HMOs.

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Have your say about the proposed Edinburgh safer drug consumption facility

1 May 2026 By EVOC Communications Team

Give your views on a proposed Edinburgh safer drug consumption room. Take part or find out more at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/SDCFconsultation

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