VOCAL Edinburgh

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is a charity supporting and empowering unpaid carers. For our Midlothian services see @VOCALMidlothian

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

Do you work in health and social care, the third sector, or the public sector?

VOCAL offers free sessions for professionals in these areas, exploring who is a carer, the impact of caring, and how to support carers.

Find out more at our December sessions: https://t.co/h61FlPoYAi

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

Do you work in health and social care, the third sector, or the public sector?

VOCAL offers free sessions for professionals in these areas, exploring who is a carer, the impact of caring, and how to support carers.

Find out more at our November sessions: https://t.co/KjqbZi17wk

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

We are proud to have achieved the Investing in Volunteers award - the national benchmark for excellence in volunteer management. Huge thanks to our volunteers, who have contributed over 2,000 hours of support in the past year.

Read more on our website: https://t.co/XBBaTeYRJB

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

VOCAL offers free Think Carer training sessions to practitioners working in health and social care, the third sector and the public sector.

Find out more at our August sessions for Edinburgh practitioners: https://t.co/BTMoMr03Kz

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Our free Think Carer sessions train health and social care practitioners to identify and support unpaid carers.

Edinburgh practitioners can join two free sessions in July, book your spot here: https://t.co/NJmoGmmkxR

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@janehamilton22 Thanks so much Jane - glad we've been able to help you in your caring journey 😊

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Our free Think Carer training helps identify and support unpaid carers. Health and social care, public-sector, or third-sector practitioners in Edinburgh can join on Thu 19 June at 10am: https://t.co/EQ7SQT4zxt

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

Our Think Carer training teaches professionals how to identify and support unpaid carers at work. Our next free session for Edinburgh professionals is on Tue 3 Jun, 1pm-2pm. Sign up here to find out how you can help make your workplace more carer-friendly! https://t.co/0RhDybmgCb

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Our next Think Carer training session is online on Mon 19 May, 10am-11am. If you work in the third or public sector, or health and social care, join to find out how to better support carers you work with! Email [email protected] or complete the form: https://t.co/wjDK8ijWFy

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Our Think Carer training explores who is an unpaid carer and how professionals can identify and support them at work. If you work in the third or public sector or health and social care in Edinburgh, come to our next free session on Wed 7 May, 1pm - 2pm! https://t.co/5lbAMTHo2i

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Come along to VOCAL's online book club and connect with other book lovers! This month's discussion will be on bestselling Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers.

https://t.co/t9OdsWh98s

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Sandra, a community care assistant in the mental health and substance misuse team, recently attended our free Think Carer training session and found it very beneficial to her work. Join our next session on Tue 22 Apr to see how it can benefit your work: https://t.co/YwsA4SS0zJ

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

It’s important to be prepared for emergencies, either involving yourself or the person you care for. This workshop will help you prepare a plan to cope with unexpected events, and general future planning.

Sign up here: https://t.co/6c8VfuUfFK

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Experience the health and wellbeing benefits of cold water swimming, while raising money for VOCAL along the way! Visit our website to find out more about this wild swimming fundraising challenge: https://t.co/n5kXYvAFqp

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Thanks again to @MareeToddMSP for visiting and getting involved with our crochet group! Watch the video below to hear more from our CEO Rosie and one of our unpaid carers about the benefits of taking a break from caring. Or find out more at https://t.co/cpP5wFQbUC

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Social Care Minister @MareeToddMSP met carers at @VOCALEdinburgh Carers Hub and heard how access to short breaks for unpaid carers is having a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, ahead of the introduction of a right to breaks.

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Changes have been announced to health and disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit. Some of these may affect unpaid carers. Contact our benefits advisors for guidance or visit @CarersCoalition site for more info: https://t.co/c7OihVJ1Gr

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

If you care for someone aged 16 or older with Additional Support Needs (ASN), then come along to this informal support group. Connect with other parent carers and share advice in a safe and supportive environment.

Sign up here: https://t.co/uqeKnjLFig

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.@VOCALEdinburgh seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Carer Support Practitioner (South East Edinburgh) https://t.co/PL4VNJeJey £34,658 #CharityJob #Edinburgh

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Think Carer training explores who is a carer, the impact of caring, and the simple ways all professionals can offer support. Our next free session takes place on Wed 2 Apr at 10am. Register here: https://t.co/SqLpm0zjls

[VOCAL Edinburgh @VOCALEdinburgh]

Caring can be overwhelming, and your own health and wellbeing can often become neglected. This online session will introduce you to other carers and teach you some strategies to care for your own emotional wellbeing and cope with difficult situations.

https://t.co/Iey5Zu1Zey