Useful contact details – Midlothian
Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations. Midlothian Social Work: 0131 271 3900 / 0800 …
Support between Christmas and New Year Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub is open between Christmas and New Year for telephone support, activities and events. Find time for yourself over the busy festive …
Useful contact details – Edinburgh
Ahead of the festive period, we have collated some useful contact details for out-of-hours services and organisations. Edinburgh Social Work: 0131 200 2324 / 0800 …
Festive opening hours: Edinburgh and Midlothian
Both our Edinburgh Carers’ Hub and Midlothian Carer Centre will close on Tuesday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 30 December. We will also …
Edinburgh’s unpaid carers save city’s health and social care £1.047 billion per year – Concerns raised by carer organisations
Organisations supporting unpaid carers in Edinburgh – including VOCAL, The Action Group, MECOPP, EDG, FAIR, Care for Carers, The Eric Liddell Community, Edinburgh Young Carers, …
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. …
