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 their Think Carer training to those working in education, health and social care, the third sector and public sector.
The training is now available as an online module for Midlothian employees and covers:
· 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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