Wee Breaks Midlothian (VOCAL Midlothian)

Who is this for?

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

Who provides this?

• Voice of Carers Across the Lothians (VOCAL) Midlothian

Description

VOCAL Wee Breaks supports unpaid carers to take time to breathe, recharge and think about themselves for an hour, a day or longer.

This service aims to empower you to take time away from your caring role so you can continue caring in good physical and mental health into the future.

VOCAL Wee Breaks can take you on a journey from where to start and overcoming barriers to exploring what a break looks like for you, co-coordinating replacement care, travel, exploring funding options and much more.

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referral 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.

Opening times