VOCAL 100 club – May 2018 results
Take part in the VOCAL 100 club – our monthly lottery which raises funds for carer support and pays out 50% of funds raised in prizes.
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and Equalities
This Briefing Paper has been produced by MECOPP to assist local authorities and health boards consider issues which may arise in supporting carers with one or more protected characteristics in delivering responsibilities under the Carers Act.
Edinburgh Carers’ Hub opens it’s doors to carers!
The new Edinburgh Carers’ Hub at 60 Leith Walk has opened it’s doors and VOCAL staff and volunteers (pictured) look forward to welcoming you to our new premises!
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act – what to expect
The Carers’ (Scotland) Act came into effect on 1 April 2018 and provides new rights for unpaid carers in Scotland. Find out how the Act can support you to make an emergency plan, adult carer support plan or access a short break.
VOCAL carer survey 2017 – read the reports & findings
Read the findings of the 2017 VOCAL carer surveys – the largest ever survey of carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
VOCAL 100 club – March 2018 results
Take part in the VOCAL 100 club – our monthly lottery which raises funds for carer support and pays out 50% of funds raised in prizes.
VOCAL Edinburgh carer centre relocation
VOCAL will be closed from Monday 26 March 2018 until mid-April while we move the Edinburgh carer centre and head office to new premises on Leith Walk.
VOCAL 100 club – February 2018 draw results
Take part in the VOCAL 100 club – our monthly lottery which raises funds for carer support and pays out 50% of funds raised in prizes.
Carer survey prize winners
Over 1,300 carers took part in VOCAL’s 2017 carer survey and prize draw.
Midlothian draft adult and young carers eligibility consultation
Midlothian Council have published their draft Adult and Young Carers Eligibility Criteria and would like to get your views at one of VOCAL’s consultation events.
