Midlothian Carer Assistance Fund
VOCAL Midlothian has received funding from the Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership to support carers who are experiencing financial difficulties due to their caring role. The Midlothian Carer Assistance Fund enables carers to receive a one-off grant in order to meet the rising costs associated with their caring role.
To be eligible, carers must provide care for someone in Midlothian and must be registered with VOCAL, or be willing to register with VOCAL if they have not already done so.
Grants may include providing funds to support:
- Costs of setting up Power of Attorney
- Energy costs associated with having your heating on more frequently
- Costs due to travelling to health-related appointments
- Food costs as a result of the person you care for requiring a special diet
- Sitter service to help you attend health-related appointments
- Personal hygiene or continence products
- Specialised clothing
- Specialist equipment or white goods which support the caring role
Grants are not limited to the examples provided above, but the funds must support costs that are directly related to the caring role and the rising cost of living.
If you would like to apply, please read the Application Guidance, then complete the Application Form and return it to:
30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX.
Carers can also email the form to midlothian@vocal.org.uk.