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 Read more
This year Carers Week’s theme is “Making Caring Visible” and VOCAL has a great programme of events and courses to celebrate. Read more
VOCAL Edinburgh Carers Hub continue to support unpaid carers across Edinburgh through remote working during the pandemic. You don’t have to be a relative, or to live with the person, Read more
How having a plan can make the prospect of an emergency less worrying Something we’re hearing from carers a lot right now is an increase Read more
There is one group of people in Scotland who are perhaps an unseen front line in protecting the most vulnerable in our communities – unpaid family Read more
Carers – please look after yourselves! Family carers – like nurses and doctors – provide vital services, but often lack the help and support they Read more
Here we are in February again, another LGBT History Month has rolled around. This time last year we looked at perspectives on care, examining how Read more
Getting the most out of the internet can be fun and easy – all you need to do is Try 1 Thing! Get Online Week Read more
VOCAL offers an ongoing programme of free learning, leisure and social events for carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. Read more
Find out about our free courses aimed at improving carers’ knowledge and skills to help them in their caring role and their own wellbeing.
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