Talk Money Week
This week, 6 – 10 November 2023, is Talk Money Week, which aims to break the stigma around talking about money. In our 2021 Carer …
Benefits and energy advice
Winter can be a difficult time of year financially; having the heating on means higher energy prices and Christmas can put extra strain on finances …
Managing money worries during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our finances, sometimes in good ways – like saving by not going out, shopping for essentials or savings …
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 …
VOCAL is open
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, …
We’re a Living Wage employer
We’re proud to announce that VOCAL has become an accredited Living Wage employer. We join almost 6,000 other employers around the UK in voluntarily committing …
Challenge Poverty Week 2019
In our most recent Carer Survey almost half of all those who responded agreed that being a carer had made money and finances more difficult …
Home Energy Scotland – helping you stay warm over winter
Home Energy Scotland is a free, impartial advice service from the Scottish Government to help you save money on your energy bills and make your …
Why Power of Attorney?
What is a Power of Attorney? In general terms a Power of Attorney (PoA) is legal means of nominating someone else to take actions or …
Caring in the City newsletter Issue 71
the 71st issue of our Caring in the city newsletter is out now, over 7,100 carers across Edinburgh have been receiving their copy this week. …
