Midlothian draft adult and young carers eligibility consultation
Midlothian Council have published their draft Adult and Young Carers Eligibility Criteria and would like to get your views at one of VOCAL’s consultation events.
Caring in the City issue 68
Caring in the City is VOCAL’s newsletter, distributed to over 7.500 carers in Edinburgh three times a year.
Festive support and time out for carers
Find out about support and time out for carers over Christmas and New Year 2017/8 including VOCAL Edinburgh and Midlothian opening hours.
VOCAL carer survey 2017
The 2017 VOCAL carer survey will be the largest ever undertaken in the Lothians with questions on topics such as your health, getting time away …
Latest issue of Midlothian Carers News
The VOCAL Midlothian Carers News is our regular newsletter which is mailed to over 2,500 carers and professionals working with carers in Midlothian twice a year.
Carers – Get online and #try1thing
Getting the most out of the internet can be fun and easy – all you need to do is Try 1 Thing! Get Online Week …
Free carer training and events: Oct-Dec 2017
VOCAL offers an ongoing programme of free learning, leisure and social events for carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Issue 67 of VOCAL Carers News
Carers News is VOCAL’s newsletter, distributed to over 8,000 carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
Consultation on Carers Act regulations and Carers charter
The Carers (Scotland) Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2016. Get involved in the consultation on the draft regulations and Carers’ Charter – open until 24 Sept 2017.
Breaking New Ground: Big Lottery Fund says YES to carers
VOCAL has been awarded three-year Big Lottery funding to work with carers to establish a Short Breaks & Respitality Hub in Edinburgh to support more carers in accessing short breaks.
