Carer’s Allowance – Eligibility and Overpayments
This week, Carers UK published a report on the crisis caused by Carer’s Allowance and overpayments returns requested by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
Think Carer Training case study
Caitlin, who works as a PrePare Nurse Team Lead in Edinburgh, recently attended VOCAL’s Think Carer training session said…
VOCAL 100 Club – July 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.
Skydiving fundraiser on Saturday 9 November
On Saturday 9 November 2024, VOCAL is organising a skydiving fundraiser! Skydive St Andrews are helping us to facilitate this event at Fife Airport. Safety …
VOCAL 100 Club – June 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 …
UK General Election on 4 July: Party promises to unpaid carers
The upcoming UK General Election represents an opportunity to vote for a party with an understanding of the needs and priorities of unpaid carers. We …
Pressure mounting on Edinburgh’s unpaid carers
“…I feel like I live in an open prison on a desert island.” VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), in partnership with Edinburgh Health and …
Carers Week 2024
Carers Week is an annual campaign, organised by Carers UK. The theme for Carers Week 2024 is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and it will …
Volunteers Week 2024: 40th anniversary
Volunteers Week is an opportunity to celebrate volunteers and inspire others. Our volunteers are a valued and integral part of our team, and we would …
VOCAL 100 Club – May 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 …
