Money and benefits
An introduction to residential care costs in Scotland
VOCAL Midlothian Carer Centre 30/1 Hardengreen Estate, Dalhousie Road, DALKEITH, Midlothian, United KingdomWhen a family member or friend goes into a care home, it can be a difficult time for all concerned. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how care home fees are assessed and calculated. We will look at the upper and lower capital limits; what might happen to income such as state... 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
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