2021 Carer Survey – Summary of findings
VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian, is one of Scotland’s largest regional carer support agencies and provides support to carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. …
Carer Survey Results 2021
Unpaid carers’ mental and physical health declining VOCAL, Voice of Carers Across Lothian, has today released the results of its 2021 Carer Survey, conducted jointly …
VOCAL 100 Club – October 2021 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. Want to …
European Carers Day: New partnership to support young carers
Today (6 October) marks European Carers Day, a multi-national campaign which aims to drive recognition of caring across Europe. This year’s focus is on young …
Challenge Poverty Week: Financial support available
There are a range of financial support measures, including benefits and allowances, that you might be able to access if you are a carer. They …
Challenge Poverty Week: Myths and Misconceptions
“I won’t be entitled to anything because I have a good pension, wage or savings.” You won’t be entitled to means-tested benefits such as Universal …
VOCAL 100 Club – September 2021 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. Want to …
VOCAL’s new ‘Carer Cottage’
We are pleased to share the exciting news that VOCAL has purchased a cottage in the Blair Atholl area! In April 2021, EMMS International donated …
VOCAL joins organisations in a call for Scottish Child Payment to be doubled
VOCAL has joined organisations in a call for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled.
VOCAL 100 Club – August 2021 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. Want to …
Carer Survey – 2021
VOCAL’s 2021 Carer Survey is now open! We will ask you about your current or past caring role, and taking a break from caring, work, …
Fearless Five Complete Skydive for VOCAL
Team Agenor made the most of the recent good weather by completing their sponsored skydive on Sunday 25th July. Agenor Technology‘s John Allan, Kirsty Patterson, …