We are deeply disappointed by the Scottish Government’s recent decision not to include unpaid carers as an eligible group for the COVID-19 vaccine in Scotland. Read more
We are delighted to tell you about a new five year Thrive project we have begun to develop in Edinburgh. The project – Carer Experience Read more
Defying gravity isn’t for everyone but six supporters of VOCAL have persevered through bad weather and COVID restrictions to complete their 10,000ft skydives. The Read more
As well as being important in its own right, staying healthy and well is also vital to carers ability to provide care for others. Read more
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 Read more
The Phoenix Choir – Edinburgh‘s very own Carers & Co gave a beautiful closing performance to Carers Week 2020 for us with two beautiful socially distanced music Read more
As the pandemic lockdown gradually begins to ease we’d like to take a moment and look at some of the positive changes this difficult time Read more
This year Carers Week’s theme is “Making Caring Visible” and VOCAL has a great programme of events and courses to celebrate. Read more
VOCAL Edinburgh Carers Hub continue to support unpaid carers across Edinburgh through remote working during the pandemic. You don’t have to be a relative, or to live with the person, Read more
two senior figures from VOCAL share their personal experiences of the impact the COVID-19 Pandemic is having on caring, and some of the wider implications and changes we’re all facing. Read more