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Scotland’s National Carer Organisations launch election manifesto

Carers Scotland and the National Carer Organisations have launched a Carers Manifesto ahead on the 2026 Scottish Election.

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Carers UK response: Publication of Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review

The report highlights the Department for Work and Pensions recent estimate that the cost to the economy of unpaid carers being out of paid wor…

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NCO Carers Manifesto

Carers Scotland and the National Carer Organisations have launched a Carers Manifesto ahead on the 2026 Scottish Election.

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