Getting your voice heard
Caring can be both rewarding and isolating. Self-advocacy means making your needs known and speaking up for the person you care for. We created a …
Do you know your rights?
Carers Rights Day is an opportunity to ensure carers are informed to access their rights and support services. As a carer, it’s essential to understand …
VOCAL 100 Club – November 2024 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. This …
VOCAL 100 Club – October 2024 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. This …
Campaign for unpaid carers in Scotland to get the covid-19 booster vaccine
We are deeply disappointed by the Scottish Government’s recent decision not to include unpaid carers as an eligible group for the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland. …
Challenge Poverty Week 2024
This week is #ChallengePovertyWeek. A key theme of the 2023 Edinburgh Carers Survey, from VOCAL and our partners, is the impact of caring on money …
VOCAL 100 Club – September 2024 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. This …
Laura’s fundraising leap of faith
In October, one of our amazing supporters Laura Whitehead is taking on a thrilling challenge: a skydive from 15,000 feet. But this jump is more …
VOCAL celebrates 30 years!
Last week, we proudly celebrated 30 years of VOCAL! Our event for carers and partners was a great success, filled with reflection on our history …
VOCAL 100 Club – August 2024 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. This …
