Find out how being a carer can affect health and wellbeing, and what can make a positive difference in the 2017 VOCAL carer survey report. Read more
Come along to VOCAL’s events to mark Carers’ Week 2018, find out more about support for carers and help raise carer awareness. Read more
The ‘Caring in the City’ newsletter is VOCAL’s printed newsletter, sent to over 6,000 carers in Edinburgh in three issues a year. Read more
Take part in the VOCAL 100 club – our monthly lottery which raises funds for carer support and pays out 50% of funds raised in prizes. Read more
This Briefing Paper has been produced by MECOPP to assist local authorities and health boards consider issues which may arise in supporting carers with one or more protected characteristics in delivering responsibilities under the Carers Act. Read more
The new Edinburgh Carers’ Hub at 60 Leith Walk has opened it’s doors and VOCAL staff and volunteers (pictured) look forward to welcoming you to our new premises! Read more
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act came into effect on 1 April 2018 and provides new rights for unpaid carers in Scotland. Find out how the Act can support you to make an emergency plan, adult carer support plan or access a short break. Read more
Read the findings of the 2017 VOCAL carer surveys – the largest ever survey of carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Read more
Take part in the VOCAL 100 club – our monthly lottery which raises funds for carer support and pays out 50% of funds raised in prizes. Read more
VOCAL will be closed from Monday 26 March 2018 until mid-April while we move the Edinburgh carer centre and head office to new premises on Leith Walk. Read more