VOCAL is working with Carer Positive, Standard Life, The Open University and City of Edinburgh Council to develop positive approaches to supporting carers at work. Read more
Come along to our carer coffee mornings to meet other carers and VOCAL staff for a chat and to share experiences at our carer centre. Read more
Do you care for someone with Dementia? Join us to explore ways to make your home more dementia friendly and meet other carers. Read more
Are you new to caring? Are you aware of your rights & entitlements? Join us for a carer information session. 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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Last year our intrepid team of abseilers raised over £7,000 for carer support. This year, it could be you!! Join VOCAL on Sunday 26th June Read more
To mark the start of Carers’ Week 2016, we invite you to join us for this year’s sponsored walk and picnic in the park at Read more
VOCAL welcomes the launch of the 2016 Manifesto for Unpaid carers in Scotland – produced by Scotland’s national carer organisations in consultation with carers from across the country. Read more
From 1st to 17th December, we ran a Christmas Countdown campaign on Facebook to raise awareness of carer issues, support and services. Read more
For many carers the festive season can be a time of additional stress as they can find themselves without the usual support from friends, family and public services. Read more