How is my privacy protected?

 

VOCAL is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Confidentiality is paramount:

  • We do not share your information with a third party unless required to do so and we will always seek your consent first.
  • You might want us to share information with a third party - if so, we will always check with you first and only share with your consent.
  • Your information is held on paper files and/or on an electronic database. It is stored securely and no unauthorised access is permitted.
  • You are entitled to see your personal information on our paper and electronic files
  • Information is regularly checked to ensure it is accurate and up to date

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Ways we can help

Carers in Edinburgh and Lothians can use this website to get practical information, self refer to advocacy and counselling and book training.