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
In 2013 we wrote to 5,500 carers to ask them for their views. Some 720 carers from Edinburgh and Midlothian replied and VOCAL shared the Read more
With an ageing population, the number of people in need of long-term care is increasing. As constant caring for someone is challenging, different services are Read more
People who find themselves in this caring for someone with dementia are faced with difficult decisions and challenges on a daily basis – watching the Read more
Families are crucial contributors to recovery from a drug or alcohol problem, according to a new report from VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) which Read more
The 2nd Carers Parliament took place on 1st October 2013, with 180 delegates from the UK and Europe present. The focus of the parliament was Read more