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Guides for practitioners

We have a range of publications available to support practitioners in delivering consistent, high-quality carer support.

They include: a set of standards based on the core competencies required to be a skilled practitioner of carer support; an in-depth guide to the principles and practice of carer support, and an outline of the practitioner’s role in brokering support with carers. 

Please note: If you wish to share any of these documents you must contact VOCAL for permission first by emailing: Laura Hill (Deputy CEO) on   

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Trusted Charity Mark on NCVO website.
Carer Positive website.
Happy to Translate website.
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership website.
LGBT Charter - silver level.
Coalition of Carers in Scotland website.
Living Wage employer website.
Disability Confident website (gov.uk).
Midlothian Health and Social Care partnership website.
Investing in Volunteers website.