VOCAL
The Vocal Safe and Warm service will focus on providing comprehensive support to unpaid carers who are facing challenges related to energy costs and home safety.
This project is designed in partnership with SGN’s Safe and Warm initiative, which aims to help carers manage their energy use more efficiently and access resources that ensure their homes remain safe and warm.
We work with carers to improve their financial wellbeing, increase energy efficiency knowledge, and provide access to energy-saving measures. Through tailored advice, advocacy, training and practical support, the service aims to ensure that carers and the individuals they care for can navigate the challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis, fuel poverty, and safety risks such as carbon monoxide exposure.
The service is for Edinburgh and Midlothian. We can support with people living elsewhere as long as the carer or cared for person lives in Edinburgh or Midlothian.