City of Edinburgh’s Housing Strategy focus group

VOCAL is hosting a focus group for carers on the City of Edinburgh’s Housing Strategy on Tuesday 9th August at 10.30 am.


The Strategy encompasses a wide range of issues including the use of telecare and other support to allow people to live at home longer. Carers with an interest in these areas are invited to attend. For more information download the invitation letter.


To book a place contact VOCAL on 0131 622 6666 or email centre@vocal.org.uk. 

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Are carers equal?

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A survey on equality

Scotland’s Carers Strategy recognises carers as equal partners in the provision of care.  But what does this mean? The Coalition of Carers in Scotland is asking carers to take part in a Scotland wide survey (ends June 2012), capturing instances of discrimination, harassment or inequality involving carers.