Spending more time than you’d like on the sofa?
As result of his caring role, James spends most of his evenings at home on the sofa in front of the TV with a few …
LGBT History month: perspectives on care
As February is LGBT History month, we thought we’d take a closer look at care from an LGBT+ perspective. Not least since an understanding of …
Why Power of Attorney?
What is a Power of Attorney? In general terms a Power of Attorney (PoA) is legal means of nominating someone else to take actions or …
Caring in the City newsletter Issue 71
the 71st issue of our Caring in the city newsletter is out now, over 7,100 carers across Edinburgh have been receiving their copy this week. …
Sebastian Fischer, Chief Executive of VOCAL talks to Network ROI
Sebastian Fischer, Chief Executive of VOCAL talks to Network ROI Part of setting up our new Edinburgh Carers’ Hub at 60 Leith Walk was sourcing …
Caring in the City newsletter Issue 70
The latest VOCAL Caring in the City newsletter is out now and has been mailed to over 6,500 carers in Edinburgh. In this issue: Introducing …
Carers’ Allowance top-up payments to start from 13 Sept 2018
We have received notification from the Scottish Government that carers in receipt of Carers’ Allowance will begin receiving top-up payments from Thurs 13 September. The …
I declare the Edinburgh Carers’ Hub open!
The Edinburgh Carers’ Hub at 60 Leith Walk is open to provide support for unpaid carers living or caring for someone in Edinburgh.
Taking a break from caring (Infographic)
Find out how taking a break can support carers own health and wellbeing in the 2017 VOCAL carer survey report.
The cost of caring: health & wellbeing (infographic)
Find out how being a carer can affect health and wellbeing, and what can make a positive difference in the 2017 VOCAL carer survey report.
