What does VOCAL do?

Many carers are unaware of the support available to them, or what they are entitled to. VOCAL's Carer Support Team works with carers on a one-to-one basis to help identify the issues affecting them, and achieve the best possible outcome for carers.

VOCAL delivers carer support through two carers centres in Edinburgh and Midlothian, and through staff based in the community. Carers can access the following services:

  • Information
  • Advice
  • Support
  • Training
  • Family Support Addictions
  • Groupwork
  • Counselling
  • Advocacy

VOCAL works with carers to identify a plan of support which can include work with other agencies, referral to benefit or power of attorney surgeries and access to a range of training and lifestyle management opportunities.

VOCAL is an active member of the Coalition of Carers in Scotland and affiliated to the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Carers Scotland.