VOCAL is working with Standard Life, The Open University, Carers Positive and The City of Edinburgh Council to produce an event for employers to share good practice in supporting employees with caring responsibilities. Read more
In October 2015, VOCAL invited over 7,000 carers to provide information on the impact caring has on their lives. You can read the results here. Read more
The latest issue of VOCAL’s Carers News newsletter is out now. In this issue: Make it YOUR business – supporting carers in the workplace VOCAL Read more
In the run up to the Scottish Elections 2016, VOCAL is working with the national carer organisations in our own campaign to highlight carer issues. Read more
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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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