…launch party in Carers’ Week in June! Here are the full address and contact details (phone and email stay the same): VOCAL Edinburgh Carers’ Hub, 60 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5HB (Map) Tel: 0131 622 6666 Email: centre@vocal.org.uk Web: www.vocal.org.uk… Read more
…100, 1, 17, 30, 69 and 10. Download a full list of the February 2018 draw results. For details of how to join the VOCAL 100 club and to download a full list of the latest draw results click here…. Read more
Congratulations to the lucky winners of our carer survey prize draw who hail from South Edinburgh, NW Edinburgh and the west of Edinburgh. Here’s what they won: First prize – £100 Second prize – £50 Third prize – £50 Fourth… Read more
…support. How to get involved VOCAL is holding two consultation events with carers on Wednesday, 24th January 2018 at VOCAL Carers Centre, 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX: Morning: 10.30am – 12pm Evening: 5 – 6.30pm If you… Read more
…the future. 2017 carer survey Thanks to everyone that has taken part in the carer survey. We are delighted to have had nearly 1,300 responses through the online and paper survey and the results will be published in early 2018…. Read more
…to get online Edinburgh Libraries – free help to get online AceIT – computer training for the over-50’s The Prentice Centre – beginner class and computer club City of Edinburgh Council adult education classes R.N.I.B. Online Today – helping people… Read more
…year. The October – December 2017 training calendar for Edinburgh carers is out now and all courses and events are available to book online on the carer events website. For more information about the VOCAL carer training programme click here…. Read more
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…. Read more
…and ensure there are adequate resources to implement the Carers’ (Scotland) Act Increase efforts to improve short breaks provision Promote better, preventative support for carers of all ages Improve financial support for carers Support carers in and into employment. Download… Read more
…in the campaign – we had some great feedback and responses and it has helped us to raise awareness and reach more carers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFsieDsa0dk Thanks to our kind sponsors: Albany Street Clinic – Massage, Acupuncture, Counselling, Nutrition and more www.albanystreetclinic.co.uk… Read more