VOCAL receives a special gift…..in memory of a loved one
VOCAL Midlothian recently received a very generous and meaningful gift from the family and friends of Bob Jenkins (pictured below) who passed away earlier in …
Historic Environment Scotland brighten up Carers’ Hubs
The gift of two superb Christmas trees from Historic Environment Scotland have helped to brighten up VOCAL’s carers hubs in Leith Walk, Edinburgh and Dalkeith, …
Lothian Modified Help Launch Carers Are Stars! Campaign
A group of like-minded car enthusiasts are supporting the launch of VOCAL’s Carers Are Stars! campaign with the unveiling of their special modified car. The …
#GivingTuesday – Carers Are Stars – help them shine
This Giving Tuesday focuses on the theme of ‘Give Back 2020’. Carers have been at the front line of looking after the most vulnerable in …
VOCAL 100 Club – November 2020 Result
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 …
Inclusive tourism is key part of response to pandemic
Scotland’s national tourism organisation is calling on the industry to get involved in Purple Tuesday: a national day of action focusing on the customer experience …
Take a look under our ‘Treasure Tree’
Treasure Tree is VOCAL’s enterprising arm, set up to offer an avenue of low-impact income for carers through realising funds from their unwanted goods. Put …
VOCAL’s “Super Six” Complete Their Challenge
Defying gravity isn’t for everyone but six supporters of VOCAL have persevered through bad weather and COVID restrictions to complete their 10,000ft skydives. The …
VOCAL 100 Club – October 2020 Result
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 …
A Caring Birthday!
It can be hard just now to have a birthday but not the usual celebrations. However you could still reach out to your friends …
A Gift That is Special
Making your will can be a reassuring task. It is a piece of personal administration that puts your mind at rest. But is can also …
1st European Carers Day: Tuesday 6 October 2020
Today, on 6th October 2020, VOCAL joins Eurocarers and carer organisations across Europe to mark the first European Carers Day – a day where across …
Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
