VOCAL Midlothian
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VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian) is a charity supporting and empowering unpaid carers. For our Edinburgh services see @VOCALEdinburgh
Dalkeith, Scotland
Joined November 2018
All unpaid carers in Scotland have the right to request an Adult Carer Support Plan. In this session, we will explain how an ACSP can be used to support different aspects of a carer’s life. Practitioners in Midlothian can join on 22 July to learn more:
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Do you work or come into contact with unpaid carers? VOCAL provides free Think Carer training, which is a great opportunity to learn how to identify and support carers. Our next session for Midlothian practitioners is on Thursday 10 July, sign up here:
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VOCAL offers free courses for professionals to enhance their skills in identifying, supporting and referring carers. Our next session for Midlothian practitioners will focus on our Wee Breaks service and how to help carers access much-needed breaks.
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Thanks to Kaukab Stewart, Minister for Equalities, for joining our parent carers group yesterday during Carers Week! . We’re pleased to be raising awareness of carers' issues and encourage carers to get in touch to find out what support they may be entitled to.
Equalities Minister @kaukabstewart visited Midlothian Carer Centre during #CarersWeek. She met with parent carers of adults with additional support needs and heard about the importance of peer support at @vocalmidlothian and the financial support from Social Security Scotland.
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Our Think Future Planning session, Tue 17 Jun 2pm teaches you to assist unpaid carers in planning for the future. Discover what future planning can look like for carers and enhance your support skills. Book your free spot for Midlothian professionals here:
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Our Think Carer training teaches professionals how to better identify and support unpaid carers at work. Our next free session for Midlothian professionals takes place on Wed 11 Jun, 11am-12pm. Sign up here to help make your workplace more carer friendly!
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All unpaid carers in Scotland have the right to request an Adult Carer Support Plan. In this session we will explain how an ACSP can support different aspects of a carer’s life. Midlothian professionals can join on Thursday 5 June, 10am to 10:30am:
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In the Midlothian Carer Survey 2023, many carers could not access adequate support, but registering with a carer centre improved carers' health, including awareness of Adult Carer Support Plans. The report recommends ACSPs be offered after identification:
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In the 2023 Midlothian Carers Survey, we found that most carers experience poor mental (80%) or physical health (66%) or sleep (78%) due to their caring role. The report recommends @MidlothianHSCP and partners provide services to support carers' health:
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Over 1/2 in the 2023 Midlothian Carer Survey agreed that short breaks are the most valuable support. Taking a break is difficult; 39% reported no replacement care or respite options. The report recommends further investment in respite services and funding:
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In the 2023 Midlothian Carers Survey, 70% were of working age. Almost half say that caring negatively affects their finances. Almost 1/3 have left work. The report recommends that @MidlothianHSCP continue working to reduce the cost of caring. Full report:
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We run a survey every 2 years – with @MidlothianHSCP and @Scotinform – of carers’ experience in Midlothian. 2023 results show that carers are experiencing significant financial difficulties and limited opportunities to take a break. Read the full report:
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Think Carer training explores who is a carer, the impact of caring, and how all professionals can offer support. Our next free session is on Wed 28 May 10am-11am. Health and social care, public or third-sector professionals in Midlothian can register here:
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Our next free Think Carer training for professionals is on Thu 15 May at 2pm. Open to health, social care and third-sector professionals in Midlothian, you’ll learn about carer identification and key practices. Book your space here:
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We offer free courses for public and third-sector professionals to improve in identifying, supporting and referring carers. Our next Midlothian session focuses on our Wee Breaks service, to help carers access much-needed breaks. Join us on Thu 8 May, 12pm:
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Do you work or come into contact with unpaid carers in Midlothian? VOCAL provides free Think Carer training which is a great opportunity to learn how to identify carers. Find out more on Tuesday 6 May at 2pm:
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On Tue 13 May, 4-5pm, we are running a free Think Carer session with @midgov. This is specifically for education professionals in Midlothian who are in a position to identify, support and signpost unpaid carers. Sign up on Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk
Join us at Think Carer to learn how to better identify and support unpaid carers in your workplace
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Join our Think Future Planning session on Wed 30 Apr at 12pm to learn how to assist unpaid carers in planning for the future. Discover what future planning can look like for carers and enhance your support skills. Book your free spot here:
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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.
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On Tue 29 Apr, 4-5pm, we are running a free Think Carer session with @midgov. This is specifically for education managers in Midlothian who may be an unpaid carer themselves or are supporting others with caring responsibilities. Sign up on Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk
Carer awareness in the workplace is for line managers who are supporting staff who may be unpaid carers.
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