Pressure mounting on Edinburgh’s unpaid carers
“…I feel like I live in an open prison on a desert island.” VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), in partnership with Edinburgh Health and …
Volunteers Week 2024: 40th anniversary
Volunteers Week is an opportunity to celebrate volunteers and inspire others. Our volunteers are a valued and integral part of our team, and we would …
Lindsay’s trips to the theatre
Our Wee Breaks service supports you to take time to breathe, recharge and think about yourself. A break doesn’t need to be a weekend away, …
Support between Christmas and New Year (Edinburgh)
Our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub is open between Christmas and New Year for telephone support, activities and events. On Wednesday 27 December and Thursday 28 December, …
Every step counts – Virtual Kiltwalk for Carers
VOCAL is encouraging supporters to create their own challenge in support of the charity but also to boost wellbeing. This year’s Virtual Kiltwalk on 23-25 …
Carer Engagement With Mental Health Services
We are delighted to tell you about a new five year Thrive project we have begun to develop in Edinburgh. The project – Carer Experience …
VOCAL sings the praises of carers with the help of The Phoenix Choir
VOCAL were helped by The Phoenix Choir Edinburgh to spread our message that Carers Are Stars! They have produced a beautiful rendition of I Love Your …
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 …
