VOCAL is working with Standard Life, The Open University, Carers Positive and The City of Edinburgh Council to produce an event for employers to share good practice in supporting employees with caring responsibilities…. Read more
…business – supporting carers in the workplace VOCAL Carer Survey 2015 reports “That’s Life!” – a new project to support carers to develop positive lifestyle changes Short breaks for carers Fundraising news Download Carers News here Download a Polish version… Read more
VOCAL has joined forces with Standard Life, The Open University and Carer Positive and – backed by City of Edinburgh Council – to bring together Edinburgh employers to share good practice and develop positive approaches to supporting carers at work… Read more
Our latest carer training and events programme from April to June 2016 is out now. There are a range of courses aimed at improving carers’ knowledge and skills to help them in their caring role and their own wellbeing. Upcoming… 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
…surveys before 9th November were entered into a free prize draw. The top prize of £100 was won by a carer from Stenhouse in Edinburgh and the second prize of £75 was won by a carer from East Edinburgh. Three… Read more
…collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content & Technology, with the support of INRCA (the Italian National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing) and EUROCARERS. Carers can access the database for free on the EUROCARERS website…. Read more
…with dementia. In addition, carers can access free monthly surgeries with independent advisors to support them in writing and registering Wills and Power of Attorney documents, planning for long term care and benefit checks to ensure they are receiving everything… Read more