VOCAL Edinburgh carer centre relocation

…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

Midlothian draft adult and young carers eligibility consultation

…Pauline Quinn on 0131 663 6869 or email pquinn@vocal.org.uk You can also email your written comments to Shelagh Swithenbank at Midlothian Council: Shelagh.swithenbank@midlothian.gov.uk More information of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 For more information on the new legislation, visit: www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/9/contents/enacted… Read more

Carers’ Christmas Countdown

…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

VOCAL launches dementia carers’ counselling service

…benefit checks to ensure they are receiving everything they and the person they support are eligible for. For further information please contact the VOCAL Carer Support Team   * 62% over the next 20 years, City of Edinburgh Council http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1380/edinburgh_to_become_dementia-friendly_city… Read more