Voice Of Carers Across Lothian
New changes to the law mean that the Scottish Government will run its own social security service in future. This will affect many Midlothian carers and the people they care for and the Scottish Government wants to hear your views, ideas and experiences.
The Scottish Government is seeking people’s views on devolved benefits, including Carers’ Allowance and disability benefits, and how they are delivered by a new Social Security Agency.
Carers News is VOCAL’s regular printed newsletter reaching over 7,500 carers and professionals three times a year. Read about news and updates on policy, services and support for carers in Edinburgh & Midlothian.
VOCAL is launching a series of carer conversation cafes in Edinburgh this autumn. Carers have the opportunity to meet and discuss a range of topics over a coffee. Join the conversation – we’d love to hear what you think!
In 2015, a group of carers took part in a focus groups to discuss their experiences of end of life care for a loved one and we received the following feedback.
Ever had a habit you’ve wanted to kick but struggled to find the motivation? Maybe you’re having one too many biscuits after dinner, or you’re …
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman visited VOCAL this week and heard carers’ views about the impact of the new Scottish Government social security powers and …
In October 2015, VOCAL invited over 7,000 carers to provide information on the impact caring has on their lives. You can read the results here.
The latest issue of VOCAL’s Carers News newsletter is out now. In this issue: Make it YOUR business – supporting carers in the workplace VOCAL …
In the run up to the Scottish Elections 2016, VOCAL is working with the national carer organisations in our own campaign to highlight carer issues.
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