VOCAL - the Voice of Carers Across Lothian
VOCAL Carers Centre, 8-13 Johnston Terrace, EDINBURGH, EH1 2PW
T. 0131 622 6666. F. 0131 622 7621. E. centre@vocal.org.uk
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VOCAL - the Voice of Carers Across Lothian VOCAL Carers Centre, 8-13 Johnston Terrace, EDINBURGH, EH1 2PW T. 0131 622 6666. F. 0131 622 7621. E. centre@vocal.org.uk |
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Archived News and Information |
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Back to News and Information section Scotland's Carer Manifesto launched on Carers Rights Day 2006
Scotland's Carers Manifesto was launched at a meeting of the Coalition of Carers on December 8th 2006 - Carers Rights Day. The launch was timed to influence political parties as they draw up their election manifestos for the Scottish Parliament elections on 3rd May 2007 and this year's national spending review. The manifesto was developed by the Coalition of Carers in Scotland along with Carers Scotland, Crossroads Scotlands, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Shared Care Scotland and the Young Carers Alliance.
Scottish Executive guidance to NHS Boards on the development of local carer information strategies Guidance from Scottish Executive to NHS boards on the development of local carer information strategies. You can download a copy of the guidance by clicking here. Launch of the Scottish Executive's response to the Care 21 report: The Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland. Scottish Executive have lauched their formal response to the recommendations made in the Care 21 report: The Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland. The response identifies early priorities and outlines a ten year agenda to improve the lives of Scotland's 600,000 carers. The response can be viewed online by following this link to the Scottish Executive website or you can download a copy by clicking here. Edinburgh Leisure extend access to £1 Swim and Gym Good news for carers with Edinburgh Leisure discount cards! Edinburgh Leisure have decided to extend the access to their gyms and swimming pools. £1.00 access to swim and gym is now available: Monday - Friday until 4pm and all day Saturday and Sunday Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card
The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card is a national card that the person you care for can use to verify that they are entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. To apply for the card, the person needs to meet one or more of the following criteria: The card is valid for 3 years from the date of issue and costs £5. Application forms are available from cinemas across the UK supporting this card. Alternatively, you can download an application form from the association's website www.ceacard.co.uk Concessionary rates at City Theatres and Concert Halls
Registered disabled people and blue badge holders and their carers can receive concessionary rates at city theatres and concert halls including the Queen's Hall.If you are planning on attending an event at any of the City of Edinburgh Council venues, remember to ask for concessions when booking.
Artlink can give advice by phone about disabled access to arts venues and offers a transport and volunteer companion service to arts opportunities for disabled people in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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