The Carers’ (Scotland) Act – what to expect
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act came into effect on 1 April 2018 and provides new rights for unpaid carers in Scotland. Find out how the Act can support you to make an emergency plan, adult carer support plan or access a short break. Read more
VOCAL carer survey 2017 – read the reports & findings
Read the findings of the 2017 VOCAL carer surveys – the largest ever survey of carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Read more
VOCAL Edinburgh carer centre relocation
VOCAL will be closed from Monday 26 March 2018 until mid-April while we move the Edinburgh carer centre and head office to new premises on Leith Walk. Read more
Latest Carer News
17th April 2018
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act – what to expect
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act came into effect on 1 April 2018 and provides new rights for unpaid carers in Scotland. Find out how the Act can support you to make an emergency plan, adult carer support plan or access a short break. Read more
22nd March 2018
VOCAL carer survey 2017 – read the reports & findings
Read the findings of the 2017 VOCAL carer surveys – the largest ever survey of carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Read more