Planning for the future
…towards the cost of care? What will happen if there are no other family members who can help? Will my son or daughter be able to stay in the family home? Download the VOCAL legal issues factsheet (PDF) Free VOCAL… Read more
Useful contact details (Edinburgh)
…emergencies dial 111 (or contact GP) Police Scotland: Non-emergencies dial 101 For emergencies (ambulance, fire and police): dial 999 Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E): Edinburgh Royal Infirmary: 0131 536 1000 Johns Hospital, Livingston: 01506 523000 Samaritans: 116 123 (free from… Read more
Support between Christmas and New Year (Edinburgh)
…Festive coffee morning (10am – 12.30pm): Join us online or in person for a coffee and a chat Quiz (11am – 12pm): Test your knowledge in the Christmas Quiz (in person or by Zoom) Festive craft sessions (2pm – 4pm):… Read more
Lothian Buses, Charity of Choice – We’re in the final running!
…role of carers Do you work for Lothian Buses or do you know someone who does? We would really appreciate any support in spreading the word about the support that carers need, and how we can help. Download our poster… Read more
Edinburgh’s Winter Programme
The festive season can be a fun time but it can also be challenging for many people, with lots of commitments, expenses and social gatherings. Our Edinburgh winter programme for 2022/2023 includes a range of free activities and events to… Read more
Power of attorney
VOCAL offers carers free appointments to support them to write and register a Power of Attorney document…. Read more
VOCAL 100 Club – November 2022 Results
…in cash prizes. Want to join the 100 Club? Join the VOCAL 100 club November 2022 draw results This month’s winning numbers are: 36 87 43 103 60 3 Download the full results for this month’s Prize Draw November 2022… Read more
Christine’s opportunity to take a break from caring
…offer stays free to carers and the person(s) they care for. This Christmas, you can give the gift of a break to an unpaid carer like Christine. VOCAL’s is asking for donations to its Christmas Appeal, with all funds raised… Read more
Prawa opiekuna
…Ustawa o równouprawnieniu Equalities Act (2010) wniosła nowe przepisy chroniące opiekunów przed bezpośrednią dyskryminacją lub prześladowaniem ze względu na ich obowiązki opiekuna. Po więcej informacji skontaktuj sie z Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS): Tel: 0808 800 0082 Strona internetowa: www.equalityadvisoryservice.com… Read more
Privacy
…all other systems where your information is stored by us. You have the right to a copy of all the information we hold about you. In response to a valid request VOCAL will provide a copy of all personal data… Read more