VOCAL partnership with Lothian Buses leaves legacy for unpaid carers
To mark the end of VOCAL’s (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) two-year partnership with Lothian Buses, they have launched a new Carer’s Passport policy – …
New energy support service launched for local unpaid carers
Those caring for a family member, relative or friend, will now be able to access personalised energy information and advice through local charity VOCAL. Rising …
Join us in supporting unpaid carers this Christmas!
In Scotland, 1 in 5 people have caring responsibilities that impact their daily lives, and every year, over 160,000 people take on an unpaid caring …
Midlothian Carer Centre festive opening hours
Our Midlothian Carer Centre will close on Tuesday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 30 December. We will also be open on Tuesday 31 …
Useful contact details – Midlothian
Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations. Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 …
Support between Christmas and New Year Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub is open between Christmas and New Year for telephone support, activities and events. Find time for yourself over the busy festive …
Useful contact details – Edinburgh
Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations. Edinburgh Social Work: 0131 200 2324 / 0800 …
Festive opening hours: Edinburgh and Midlothian
Both our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub and Midlothian Carer Centre will close on Tuesday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 30 December. We will also …
Edinburgh’s unpaid carers save city’s health and social care £1.047 billion per year – Concerns raised by carer organisations
Organisations supporting unpaid carers in Edinburgh – including VOCAL, The Action Group, MECOPP, EDG, FAIR, Care for Carers, The Eric Liddell Community, Edinburgh Young Carers, …
Getting your voice heard
Caring can be both rewarding and isolating. Self-advocacy means making your needs known and speaking up for the person you care for. We created a …
Do you know your rights?
Carers Rights Day is an opportunity to ensure carers are informed to access their rights and support services. As a carer, it’s essential to understand …
VOCAL 100 Club – November 2024 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
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