Support and information for unpaid carers (VOCAL Midlothian)

Who is this for?

• Unpaid carers in all family or relationship settings (kinship, partnership, friendship, affection or obligation)

Who provides this?

• VOCAL Midlothian

Description

VOCAL supports unpaid carers in Midlothian. It offers tailored support for all caring situations and relationships, including caring for a family member, partner, relative or friend, of any age, who may need help to manage a long term condition, a disability, a physical or mental health difficulty or an addiction.

A Carer Support Practitioner will discuss your unique situation and needs with you. This will help develop an Adult Carer Support Plan for yourself. This person-centred, solution-focused approach can support you to manage your caring responsibilities while taking your own physical and mental health and financial wellbeing into account.

VOCAL Midlothian provides much of this support directly and can also offer access to expert advice covering topics such as:

• Adult Carer Support Plans
• carers rights
• benefits, entitlements and applications
• power of attorney
• wills and trusts
• long term care

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

Public Transport

• Bus: To Tesco Hardengreen – Lothian 29 or 46, and East Coast Bus route 139.
• To Bonnyrigg Road / Eskbank – East Coast Bus routes 140 and 141.
• Train: Eskbank station is a 5-minute walk.

Parking

• There are lots of free parking spaces within our industrial estate.
• If you have mobility issues or need a disabled parking bay, please contact us before you visit. We ask that you let us know in advance, so that we can open the gate for you.

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