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60th Anniversary Stories: In Praise of Young Carers – Pearls (Poem)
09 December 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
News
Carers Scotland 60th Anniversary Reception and Exhibition
01 December 25
60 years of campaigning for change for unpaid carers
Press Release
Government confirms benefit increases for 2026-27, including rise in Carer’s Allowance and earnings threshold
28 November 25
Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance.
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