VOCAL Midlothian – Winter programme 2021/2022
The Festive season can be a fun time but it can also be challenging for many people, with lots of commitments, expenses and social gatherings. …
Edinburgh Carers’ Recovery Fund now open for applications
In recognition of the challenging impact the Coronavirus pandemic had on many carers and their families, the City of Edinburgh Council approved a £250,000 Carers’ …
Edinburgh Winter Programme For Carers
The festive season can be a fun time but it can also be challenging for many people, with lots of commitments, expenses and social gatherings. …
2021 Carer Survey – Summary of findings
VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian, is one of Scotland’s largest regional carer support agencies and provides support to carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. …
Carer Survey Results 2021
Unpaid carers’ mental and physical health declining VOCAL, Voice of Carers Across Lothian, has today released the results of its 2021 Carer Survey, conducted jointly …
VOCAL 100 Club – October 2021 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. Want to …
European Carers Day: New partnership to support young carers
Today (6 October) marks European Carers Day, a multi-national campaign which aims to drive recognition of caring across Europe. This year’s focus is on young …
Challenge Poverty Week: Financial support available
There are a range of financial support measures, including benefits and allowances, that you might be able to access if you are a carer. They …
Challenge Poverty Week: Myths and Misconceptions
“I won’t be entitled to anything because I have a good pension, wage or savings.” You won’t be entitled to means-tested benefits such as Universal …
VOCAL 100 Club – September 2021 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. Want to …
VOCAL’s new ‘Carer Cottage’
We are pleased to share the exciting news that VOCAL has purchased a cottage in the Blair Atholl area! In April 2021, EMMS International donated …
VOCAL joins organisations in a call for Scottish Child Payment to be doubled
VOCAL has joined organisations in a call for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled.
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