3 in 5 people will have caring responsibilities at some point in their lives.
3 in 5 people will have caring responsibilities at some point in their lives.
VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is a local charity which supports unpaid carers in Midlothian and Edinburgh. Being an unpaid carer can sometimes be a challenging and lonely journey, but we’re here to help carers at every step.
VOCAL’s services include:
· Free information and advice
· One-to-one support and guidance
· Breaks from caring
· Events, training and activities
· Help with income maximisation and future planning
· Counselling and emotional support
· Peer support groups
VOCAL also offer bespoke PL for your team, to find out more, visit VOCAL’s website or email: thinkcarer@vocal.org.uk
VOCAL offers this free Think Carer training session to professionals working in education, health and social care, the third sector and public sector.
This online course will cover:
· Identifying unpaid carers
· Understanding who carers are
· Recognising why unpaid carers may need support
· Learning how and where to refer carers for additional support
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