The VOCAL Midlothian Carers News is our regular newsletter which is mailed to over 2,500 carers and professionals working with carers in Midlothian twice a year. The latest version is out now and can be here. You can find previous… Read more
…Resources Here are a few resources to get you started and increase your confidence and skills online. Online privacy and security Get Safe Online – free expert advice UK Safer Internet Centre Getting started online Scotland’s Digital Participation Charter Learn… Read more
VOCAL offers a free skills training, social and leisure events for carers throughout the 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… Read more
Read the latest issue of the VOCAL Carers News! Inside this issue: Carers Allowance to increase from April 2018. New VOCAL Edinburgh & Leith Carers Hub to open in 2018. Breaking New Ground – improving access to Short Breaks and… Read more
…Will the wind of change blow fairer for carers? Carer training – learn to love technology with VOCAL Carers@Work Facebook group goes live Short breaks for carers Free learning for carers with The Open University Scotland Download Carers News here… 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
The latest issue of VOCAL’s Carers News newsletter is out now. In issue 65: Caring in the City – carer support workers in locations across Edinburgh Carer training team updates Fundraising events for 2017 Short breaks for carers Carer Pat… Read more
…of calm in a very busy time. It’s a great idea for a service, just to know it’s open, free and drop-in is supportive. Just having someone offer to make you a cup of tea was something I really appreciated…. Read more
The latest issue of VOCAL’s Carers News newsletter is out now. In issue 64: Help shape Scotland’s social security system New times…new vision – VOCAL’s commitment to increasing carer support in Edinburgh and the Lothians New carer support services from… Read more
…test the feasibility and acceptability of these. We are pleased to tell you that we have now been successful in securing funding to support this work. This includes funding from the Scottish Government to test a survey approach in addition… Read more