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Guides for practitioners

We have a range of publications available to support practitioners in delivering consistent, high-quality carer support.

They include: a set of standards based on the core competencies required to be a skilled practitioner of carer support; an in-depth guide to the principles and practice of carer support, and an outline of the practitioner’s role in brokering support with carers. 

Please note: If you wish to share any of these documents you must contact VOCAL for permission first by emailing: Laura Hill (Deputy CEO) on   

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Trusted Charity Mark on NCVO website.
Carer Positive website.
Happy to Translate website.
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership website.
National Lottery funder website.
Coalition of Carers in Scotland website.
Living Wage employer website.
Disability Confident website (gov.uk).
Midlothian Health and Social Care partnership website.
Investing in Volunteers website.