News & updates
Posted on April 11th, 2018
Playlist for Life
Playlist for Life is a UK music and dementia charity, which uses the music of a person’s life to keep…
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Posted on March 29th, 2018
VOCAL Midlothian - Carer Learning Opportunities
FREE courses which are designed to develop the skills and knowledge of carers and increase their confidence, health and well…
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Posted on March 29th, 2018
Active Ageing Event
FREE Active Ageing Event at the new Loanhead Library
Have you ever wondered how fit you are – complete some…
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Posted on March 14th, 2018
Midlothian Voices - Is There Anyone Out There?
A FREE community event which will enable people to find out more about mental health services that are available in…
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Posted on February 20th, 2018
Crafting Live Edinburgh
Stephanie Weightman’s award-winning Crafting Live show is coming to the Royal Highland Centre and bringing a whole host of celebrity…
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Posted on February 15th, 2018
Family Holiday Association - Short Breaks Available
3 night and 4 night breaks available at Macdonald Forest Hill, Spey Valley and Lochanhully Resorts in March. The self-catering…
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Posted on February 6th, 2018
Creating Wellbeing
A four week programme of craft activities aimed at improving wellbeing and encouraging positivity. Every Wednesday, starting on 7th February…
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Posted on January 30th, 2018
More free places for carers on offer at Leuchie House
Carers-go-free until end February 2018*
There are free places for carers in Leuchie House’s first respite break of 2018.
If…
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Posted on January 24th, 2018
Wee Break Midlothian - Grants Available
Wee Break Midlothian has Short Breaks Funding available.
Adult carers, who are caring for someone over 21 years of age,…
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Posted on January 16th, 2018
Independent Living Fund Scotland
The new ILF Scotland Transition Fund provides money, for up to one year, to support young people living with disabilities…
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Posted on January 16th, 2018
Beeslack Family Disabled Club
“Beeslack Family Disabled Club runs on a Sunday from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. in Beeslack Community High School during…
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Posted on January 4th, 2018
Over The Wall - Free Fun Activity Camps
Over the Wall provides free residential activity camps to help children and teenagers living with serious health challenges and their…
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Posted on December 14th, 2017
Time for me…support for carers this Christmas
Carers – do you need some time out for yourself over the festive period?
For many carers the festive season…
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Posted on December 12th, 2017
Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival 2017
VOCAL has been chosen as one of the charities supported by the Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival 2017. Join us to…
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Posted on December 12th, 2017
Family Holiday Association - Applications for short breaks 2018 now being accepted
Family Holiday Association – Applications for short breaks 2018 are now being accept.
Most of our short breaks are at…
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Posted on December 5th, 2017
Consultation with parent carers in Midlothian
Following the withdrawal of the Saltersgate summer playscheme provider last year, Midlothian Council wants to explore a range of options…
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Posted on December 5th, 2017
Scotland: Eating Disorder Online Peer Support
Supporting young people with an eating disorder and parents/carers of young people with an eating disorder across Scotland.
Beat, the…
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Posted on December 5th, 2017
Short Breaks Fund - Creative Breaks for Carers
VOCAL is administering a short breaks funding programme and is currently accepting applications.
The fund provides support to carers and…
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Posted on December 5th, 2017
Service User and Carers Consultation and Information Event
‘Your Voice Counts’
MELDAP are hosting two consultation events in the coming weeks
East Lothian
Friday 8th December 2017
Starfish…
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Posted on December 5th, 2017
Macular/Visual Impairment Support Group
Tuesday 5th December 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Tuesday 6th February 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Tuesday 6th March 1.00pm to 3.00pm
T…
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