EVOC will be marking Carers Rights Day on Friday 30th November from 11am – 3.30pm by hosting a drop-in wellbeing event for paid and unpaid carers across Edinburgh. There will be a small spa space, a chance to try Reiki, Indian Head Massage and yoga and a free lucky dip with prizes donated by businesses across Edinburgh. Continue reading EVOC to host wellbeing drop-in on Carers Rights Day
More than 75,000 carers in Scotland have received the Carer’s Allowance Supplement.
Carers are getting an additional payment of £442 this financial year, in two payments of £221, equivalent of an extra £8.50 per week and an increase of 13% on the current Carer’s Allowance.
Speaking during a visit to South West Glasgow Carers Centre, Social Security Secretary, Shirley–Anne Somerville said: “It was inspiring to meet the carers from Glasgow South West Carers Centre and hear their own personal stories and experiences. Continue reading Welcome cash boost for Scottish carers
I am a member of a small voluntary association and we have recently started running a new Singing Group for people with dementia their carers.
We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of each month from 2- 4 pm in Drylaw Parish Church and are actively seeking new members from the Drylaw area. The Group is open to anyone one with dementia, accompanied by a carer or escort.
Rosemary King
AT this time of year, many Edinburgh families are heading off on their summer holiday to relax and enjoy time away from daily routines. But for many of Scotland’s unpaid carers, a break – even for a few hours – can seem a million miles away. Continue reading Taking a break can seem a million miles away for family carers
EDINBURGH carer organisation, VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), is to celebrate the opening of a new Carers’ Hub during National Carers’ Week 2018 and coinciding with the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act. Continue reading Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith
Improved access to support and advice
Significant new rights improving support and recognition for unpaid cares have come into force. Under the Carers (Scotland) Act, all people who provide unpaid care for friends, family, and neighbours will now have the right to a personalised plan. This will identify their needs and help them access information, advice and support, before reaching a crisis point. Continue reading Landmark new rights for unpaid carers
Marking Young Carers Awareness Day today, Scottish Government Ministers have announced additional support and engagement activities. Continue reading Ministers announce additional support on Young Carers Awareness Day
VOCAL will be open for carer support between Christmas and New Year on the 27 and 28 December, so that carers can access individual support take some time for themselves. Continue reading Festive support for carers
Today – 24 November 2017 – is national Carers’ Rights Day and VOCAL, a charity that supports unpaid carers, is using the day to highlight the development of a new Edinburgh Carers’ Hub and launch an appeal for £100,000 to prepare for its opening in spring of next year. Continue reading Caring in the City: New Edinburgh Hub for Family Carers
