Money and benefits
An introduction to residential care costs
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 30 October, 10.30am - 12pm About the event: When a family member or friend goes into a care home, it can be a difficult time for carers and those they care for. Having to navigate and understand... Read More
Fuel discounts and cutting costs at home
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 30 October, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Join Andy from Changeworks for information on fuel discounts and strategies to make your money go further during the winter months. Delivered by: Andy Price (Affordable Warmth Advisor at... Read More
Retirement benefits
Edinburgh Carers' Hub 60 Leith Walk, EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 31 October, 1.30pm - 2.30pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton (Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL) Instructions for... Read More
Making money from your hobby
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 8 November, 1pm - 2pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support... Read More
An introduction to Self-Directed Support (SDS)
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 16 November, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Self-Directed Support (SDS) is an individual’s legal right to shape & manage their own package of care. This session explains how it works in more detail. In this session we... Read More
Managing money
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 27 November, 11am - 12.30pm About the event: A session on strategies for managing and saving money in these tough times. Delivered by: Jeanne-Marie Lee (Carer Training Officer at VOCAL) Instructions for joining the event This event will... Read More
Basic benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Wednesday 29 November, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Advice and information about the welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for. This is an informal session and carers are welcome to ask questions. Delivered by: Andy... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 30 January, 6pm - 7.30pm About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for everyone. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care home fees... Read More
Fuel discounts and cutting costs at home
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 12 February, 12pm - 1pm About the event: Information about fuel discounts and... Read More
How VOCAL can support you with money and benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 13 February, 1pm - 2.30pm About the event: Join this session to find... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 26 February, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available... Read More
Basic benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 25 March, 10am - 11am About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people they care for. Many carers find themselves in the position of having to access benefits for themselves or the person... Read More
Money Management
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Monday 29 April, 11am - 12:30pm. About the event: A session on strategies for budgeting, managing and saving money in these tough times. There were 2.1 billion debit card transactions in August 2022. As a society, we have... Read More
How VOCAL can support you with money and benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Monday 13 May, 1pm - 2:30pm. About the event: Join this session to find out how VOCAL can support you to manage money better and understand which benefits you and your family might be eligible for. Join Jeanne-Marie and... Read More
Making money from your hobby *cancelled*
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Thursday 23 May, 11am - 12pm. About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income with support... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh only. When: Tuesday 11 June, 12pm - 1pm. About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and the people that they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at Vocal. Instructions... Read More
Future planning: An introduction to residential care
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 25 July, 6pm - 7:30pm About the event: When the person you care for goes into residential care this can be a difficult time for all. In this workshop, we will explain the basics of care... Read More
Working carers workshop
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 13 August, 7pm - 8pm About the event: Juggling work and care is challenging. Working carers are invited to join VOCAL for a short workshop to discuss issues that matter most to you, and meet other... Read More
Retirement benefits
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Tuesday 3 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Information about welfare benefits available to carers and those they care for who are of retirement age. Delivered by: Andy Egerton, Senior Carer Support Practitioner at VOCAL. Instructions... Read More
Making money from your hobby
Online , United KingdomThis event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian. When: Thursday 5 September, 11am - 12pm About the event: Do you currently have a hobby or make things, and have been told "you should sell that"? Find out how to turn your hobby into some extra income... Read More