…39% agreeing strongly. This compares with 57% in 2017 who agreed with the statement “being a carer has made my health worse.” 78% agreed that ‘being a carer affects the quality of my sleep’. 53% feel isolated from family and… Read more

…The results highlight a significant decline* in carers’ health and wellbeing. 66% felt that ‘being a carer has affected my physical health’ and 79% that ‘being a carer has affected my mental health’. Over 50% also reported that their caring… Read more

…cash prizes. Want to join the 100 Club? Join the VOCAL 100 club October 2021 draw results This month’s winning numbers are: 72 96 16 103 54 29 Download the full results for this month’s Prize Draw 115 October 2021…. Read more

…(at either rate), Attendance Allowance (at either rate) or Armed Forces Independence Payment. Earn less than £128 pounds a week after national insurance and tax. If hours fluctuate they calculate an average weekly salary. You do not have to reside… Read more

…666) and Midlothian (0131 663 6869) can also support you in completing the survey, simply call us for advice. The survey will close on Friday 10 September and if you have any questions, please email social@vocal.org.uk. Have your say! https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=162506936253… Read more

…day Sunday 20th June 2021. After this deadline, each application will be considered and we will prioritise those families most in need of support. Each child who is offered a place will be offered 2 days over the summer period…. Read more

…are more likely to have lost or given up work to care. To read more about VOCAL’s work with employers and the steps you can take to support unpaid carers in your organisation, please visit our website: https://www.vocal.org.uk/how-vocal-can-help/for-employers/    … Read more