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Unpaid Care in Scotland Reaches £18.3 Billion as Carer Numbers Rise
New figures show 722,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, contributing £18.3bn to the economy as calls grow for better support.
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Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister is an opportunity for unpaid carers

Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister offers an important opportunity to improve support for the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers

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