Celebrating 10 years of volunteering
We are proud to celebrate and share the inspiring stories of our volunteers. Nicky recently reached the amazing milestone of ten years of volunteering with …
VOCAL 100 Club – April 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
Carers News: April edition out now!
We are excited to share our latest magazine for carers!
VOCAL 100 Club – March 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
14-day cold water challenge
VOCAL is working with local Wild Swimming Guide and qualified Cold Water Therapist, Jenny Favell, for a fundraising challenge that will test your willpower and …
Midlothian Carer Community Fund now available!
Today, Monday 10 March 2025, marks the start of a new funding opportunity in Midlothian: our Carer Community Fund! This initiative is led by VOCAL …
Men’s Sheds: A supportive community for male carers’ mental health
Carers UK estimate that 42% of carers are male, and research shows that men are among the hardest groups of carers to reach and support. …
VOCAL 100 Club – February 2025 Results
The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. This …
VOCAL partnership with Lothian Buses leaves legacy for unpaid carers
To mark the end of VOCAL’s (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) two-year partnership with Lothian Buses, they have launched a new Carer’s Passport policy – …
New energy support service launched for local unpaid carers
Those caring for a family member, relative or friend, will now be able to access personalised energy information and advice through local charity VOCAL. Rising …
Join us in supporting unpaid carers this Christmas!
In Scotland, 1 in 5 people have caring responsibilities that impact their daily lives, and every year, over 160,000 people take on an unpaid caring …
Midlothian Carer Centre festive opening hours
Our Midlothian Carer Centre will close on Tuesday 24 December and will re-open on Monday 30 December. We will also be open on Tuesday 31 …
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