Kirsty’s story: 30 years of caring
Kirsty has been caring for over 30 years, for her two daughters, and mum and dad. Her journey eventually led her to a volunteering role here at VOCAL.
Amy’s story: Creating an outdoor sanctuary for her son
Amy cares for her teenage son with complex needs. She loves gardening and received support from VOCAL to help create a beautiful, accessible garden for her and her son.
Lindsay’s trips to the theatre with Wee Breaks
Lindsay cared for her mum. She registered with VOCAL and accessed our Wee Breaks service which helped relieve a lot of stress.
VOCAL 100 Club – August 2024 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
Carer’s Allowance – Eligibility and Overpayments
This week, Carers UK published a report on the crisis caused by Carer’s Allowance and overpayments returns requested by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
Think Carer Training case study
Caitlin, who works as a PrePare Nurse Team Lead in Edinburgh, recently attended VOCAL’s Think Carer training session said…
VOCAL 100 Club – July 2024 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes.
Skydiving fundraiser
VOCAL organises regular skydiving fundraiser events that you can take part in! Skydive St Andrews help us to facilitate this event at Fife Airport. Safety …
VOCAL 100 Club – June 2024 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
