Useful contacts (Midlothian)
Ahead of the festive period, we have collected some useful contact details for out of hours services and organisations for carers in Midlothian. Edinburgh Social …
Useful contacts (Edinburgh)
Ahead of the festive period, we have collected some useful contact details for out of hours services and organisations for carers in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Social …
Every step counts – Virtual Kiltwalk for Carers
VOCAL is encouraging supporters to create their own challenge in support of the charity but also to boost wellbeing. This year’s Virtual Kiltwalk on 23-25 …
Carer Engagement With Mental Health Services
We are delighted to tell you about a new five year Thrive project we have begun to develop in Edinburgh. The project – Carer Experience …
Inclusive tourism is key part of response to pandemic
Scotland’s national tourism organisation is calling on the industry to get involved in Purple Tuesday: a national day of action focusing on the customer experience …
1st European Carers Day: Tuesday 6 October 2020
Today, on 6th October 2020, VOCAL joins Eurocarers and carer organisations across Europe to mark the first European Carers Day – a day where across …
Join in the virtual Kiltwalk weekend
On the weekend of the 11th – 13th September, the Edinburgh Kiltwalk is going Virtual! You can take on any Kiltwalk inspired challenge you wish …
Carer views of health and wellbeing
As well as being important in its own right, staying healthy and well is also vital to carers ability to provide care for others. …
VOCAL partners with SPACE
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with SPACE @ The Broomhouse Hub on a pilot project to deliver the Young Carers Time to Live Programme in …
Time off from caring after lockdown
This week most of Scotland moves into the final stages of Phase 2 easing of lockdown. With the exception of some towns in the South …
