New social security powers will benefit carers
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman visited VOCAL this week and heard carers’ views about the impact of the new Scottish Government social security powers and …
VOCAL Carer Survey 2015: “VOCAL really is a one-stop shop!”
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.
Carers News issue 63
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 …
Campaigning for carers – the Carers’ Manifesto 2016
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.
Make it OUR business! Supporting carers in the workplace
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.
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Coffee Mornings
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.
VOCAL Midlothian – Creating a dementia friendly home 22nd June
Do you care for someone with Dementia? Join us to explore ways to make your home more dementia friendly and meet other carers.
VOCAL Midlothian – Carer Information Session 26th May
Are you new to caring? Are you aware of your rights & entitlements? Join us for a carer information session.
Find out about free carer training April-June 2016
Find out about our free courses aimed at improving carers’ knowledge and skills to help them in their caring role and their own wellbeing.
Carers’ Manifesto 2016
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.
