VOCAL publishes carer survey report
Over 600 carers in Edinburgh responded to VOCAL's annual carer survey this year.
Every year, VOCAL invites carers to feed back their views on the quality of the support received and on priorities for future services.
In July 2011, VOCAL asked 4,248 carers who had received information and support over the previous year for their views and priorities. 611 carers replied – a response rate of 14% - representing an almost 200% increase compared to previous years.
The survey report sets out carers’ responses to specific questions and reproduces all substantive comments to reflect the full diversity of carers’ experiences.
VOCAL shares these findings with other partner agencies, because carers’ views obtained through this survey are not only relevant to VOCAL. They reflect a wealth of caring experience and priorities which should be of interest to planning and commissioning officers and other service providers.
All too often, carers speak, but are not heard. We hope this report can strengthen the voice of carers.
Download an electronic copy of VOCAL's Carer Survey Report. To request a hard copy please contact VOCAL on 0131 622 6666 or email centre@vocal.org.uk
