We have some great sessions coming up in May which are free to attend for unpaid carers!

To browse more of our events and to book visit: ow.ly/TBVf50Rlehw

There are an estimated 1.5 million carers in Scotland. Our Think Carer training can help you feel more confident in identifying and supporting unpaid carers. Find out more at our next session on Thursday 16 May at 10am: ow.ly/WfFN50Rml8B

Amazing photo of Gus the bus passing our Edinburgh Carers' Hub! Thanks for sharing Jill 😁

Did you know, Treasure Tree is VOCAL Edinburgh's social enterprise which helps people access affordable second-hand mobility and accessibility items.

All funds through Treasure Tree are invested in their support and services for unpaid carers.

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Carers of someone with dementia may be interested in our upcoming sessions throughout May. To browse and book please visit our Carers Training website: ow.ly/fO7w50RleBE

.Edinburgh Community Food is holding a Healthy Little Foodies session on Wed 14 April from 9:30am at The Health Agency. The sessions are a great opportunity for parents to get advice on early years nutrition and fussy eating. To book please contact Stacey: [email protected]

.@ScotambService and Macmillan Cancer Support are working to improve quality of care delivered by Scottish Ambulance. Their short survey aims to understand carers' experiences when phoning an ambulance for those with a life-shortening condition or terminal illness ow.ly/KjJI50RlbW0

Fundraising plays a crucial role for our charity, enabling us to expand our reach and build community support. We’re thrilled to learn that Anton Olivier from Agenor Technology is embarking on five runs this year in support of VOCAL! Read full story here: ow.ly/1f9w50RlWNf

Our Money Management session will cover the different strategies for budgeting, managing, and saving money in
these tough times.

The session will be held online on Monday 29 April from 11am – 12:30pm. Carers can book a place at: ow.ly/p3EL50R1kcL

We’re seeking two enthusiastic and experienced Carer Brokerage Practitioners on a fixed-term basis to join our busy and expanding team. You will be responsible for providing brokerage support to carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian. Find out more: ow.ly/Ynvr50RiYlJ

The Edinburgh Parkinson's Branch Side by Side course for unpaid carers of someone with Parkinson's will run on Thursdays from 9 May for 6 weeks from 2pm - 4pm, at Liberton Kirk Halls, Kirkgate, Edinburgh, EH16 6RY. For more info and to book, please visit: ow.ly/Qmyh50RgkLV

The NationalMiningMuseum Scotland is offering carers the opportunity to be part of a group tour of the museum and explore Scotland’s mining history on Thursday 2 May from 10:30am – 12pm. Carers can request their free ticket on our Wee Breaks website: ow.ly/oTKJ50RhTSw

Do you work or come into contact with unpaid carers? Join our next session on Tuesday 30 April at 1 pm to learn more about unpaid caring and where to signpost for relevant support: ow.ly/azi350QIa6i

Carers can join us on 9 May from 2pm - 4pm to find out more about the history of Holyrood Palace and gardens! We will explore Scotland’s original botanic garden for physicians, see the rare Wentworth elm trees, and more.

Book on our Wee Breaks site: ow.ly/pzKT50RbfTI

Do you care for your sibling? There are still some spaces for our new workshop on Monday 15 April from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and meet other sibling carers, share your experiences, and find out more about how VOCAL can support you: ow.ly/EgB850R1imq

Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join us to de-stress, meet other working carers, and discuss issues that matter most to them.

Join us online on Monday 22 April from 7pm – 8pm: ow.ly/3EXf50R1jXy

. Scottish Chamber Orchestra is holding a Re-Connect Tea Dance Concert on Sunday 21 April, 2pm at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. This is a fun concert for people living with dementia and their carers. Tickets are £6, and accompanying carers can attend free of charge: ow.ly/KX0Z50RcbV3

Eid Mubarak to all of our carers who are celebrating today!

Led by an experienced dementia nurse, our session on Thursday 18 April from 10am is aimed at carers
supporting someone in the early or mid stages of dementia.

Carers can book on our Carer Training website: ow.ly/Oj5f50R1iEf

Do you care for your sibling? Join this new workshop on Monday 15 April from 5:.30pm – 7:.30pm and meet other sibling carers, share your experiences, and find out more about how VOCAL can support you: ow.ly/EgB850R1imq